On the highway, fatigue remains a very real problem: nearly one in two drivers (49%) has experienced a “sudden wave of sleepiness” or a bout of drowsiness during a long drive. However, when faced with this fatigue, the majority of drivers still rely on traditional solutions, such as taking breaks, while only 14% say they use cruise control or other driver-assistance systems.
Driver-assistance systems, however, are viewed largely positively: 70% of drivers believe they help improve safety on long trips. In particular, “hands-free” assisted driving opens up new possibilities for reducing the effort required behind the wheel: 31% of respondents cite reduced fatigue as a benefit.
While “hands-free” driving still challenges traditional driving habits, it fits into a broader context in which drivers widely recognize the benefits of driver-assistance systems.
