Self driving cars and robotaxis

Plain guides to what automated driving can do today and who is really in control

Some cars can steer, brake and change lanes on their own, and robotaxis now carry passengers in some cities. This page brings together our guides on the difference between driver assistance and automated driving, and how to use today’s systems safely.

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Who is driving?

Most cars with driver assistance still need you to watch the road at all times, even when the car steers for you. Learn the levels of automation and what each one asks of you.

Start hereAutomated driving vs. driver assistance: who is really driving?How driver assistance differs from automated driving and who is responsible at each levelRead the guideADAS and partial automation: how to use Level 2 systems safelyWhat Level 2 systems can do, where they fail and when to take back controlRead the guide

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See how lane keeping, adaptive cruise control and emergency braking work, and where they fall short.

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These guides offer general education, not legal advice. Rules for automated vehicles differ by state and change quickly. Always follow your owner’s manual for what your system can and cannot do.

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