Drivers can still be alerted to automatic lane changes before the car performs the maneuver.
Tesla has announced an update to its Navigate on Autopilot system that will eliminate the need for drivers to manually confirm lane changes.
The company says the system has performed more than nine million suggested lane changes during more than 66 million miles with Navigate on Autopilot active.
The new ‘seamless’ feature must be enabled through the customization settings. If a driver selects ‘no’ to Require Lane Change Confirmation, the car will change lanes automatically without requiring confirmation first.
To help drivers remain aware of Autopilot’s lane changes, an optional notification will activate an audible chime, visual prompt, and steering wheel vibration for certain newer cars.
“This feature does not make a car autonomous, and lane changes will only be made when a driver’s hands are detected on the wheel,” the company warns. “As has always been the case, until truly driverless cars are validated and approved by regulators, drivers are responsible for and must remain in control of their car at all times.”
Drivers can still be alerted to automatic lane changes before the car performs the maneuver.
Tesla has announced an update to its Navigate on Autopilot system that will eliminate the need for drivers to manually confirm lane changes.
The company says the system has performed more than nine million suggested lane changes during more than 66 million miles with Navigate on Autopilot active.
The new 'seamless' feature must be enabled through the customization settings. If a driver selects 'no' to Require Lane Change Confirmation, the car will change lanes automatically without requiring confirmation first.
To help drivers remain aware of Autopilot's lane changes, an optional notification will activate an audible chime, visual prompt, and steering wheel vibration for certain newer cars.
"This feature does not make a car autonomous, and lane changes will only be made when a driver's hands are detected on the wheel," the company warns. "As has always been the case, until truly driverless cars are validated and approved by regulators, drivers are responsible for and must remain in control of their car at all times."
