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Dozy drivers pose big dilemma for next step in autonomous cars

New Scientist

As any commuter can tell you, everyday driving is often tedious, and being a passenger can be doubly so. Now imagine combining the worst of both worlds: a driver's need to focus on blisteringly dull traffic while simply being a passenger most of the time. That mix is the next step in autonomous vehicles, coming to a forecourt near you soon. The US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) uses a six-level classification scheme for vehicle autonomy. Level 0 is no automation.