{"id":1275,"date":"2023-06-27T11:14:51","date_gmt":"2023-06-27T11:14:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ddrsurrey.co.uk\/blog\/?p=1275"},"modified":"2023-08-02T09:18:43","modified_gmt":"2023-08-02T09:18:43","slug":"mercedes-benz-introduces-level-3-drive-pilot-heres-what-it-means","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ddrsurrey.co.uk\/blog\/mercedes-benz-introduces-level-3-drive-pilot-heres-what-it-means\/","title":{"rendered":"Mercedes-Benz Introduces Level 3 Drive Pilot – Here\u2019s What It Means"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Self-driving cars have been on the radar of the automotive industry for a while now but while the technology is certainly making leaps and bounds, at the time of writing there are currently no entirely self-driving cars available today. There are a number of issues that manufacturers will have to face and untangle in order to produce fully autonomous cars, but Mercedes-Benz have taken the first major step with the approval of a Level 3 driving system. Previously, the closest thing to autonomous driving that we have has been Level 2, such as in the GM Super Cruise and Ford\u2019s Blue Cruise system. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Typically, a Level 2 system will have the ability to handle steering and acceleration in normal driving conditions, however a human driver should still maintain alertness and be ready to take control at all times to ensure safety and efficient driving, Level 3, on the other hand, takes this a step further – it\u2019s expected that a Level 3 Drive Pilot seen on Mercedes vehicles could handle itself in most driving situations, effectively making it possible for drivers to focus on other things while the car is on the move. However, how safe is it really to take your eyes off the road?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mercedes\u2019 Drive Pilot, set to be launched in 2024, seems to be hailed as the first automotive OEM-introduced system that has reached Level 3 and the first within that level to make it to standard production on vehicles that will be used on public roads. This technology is set to be available on the 2023 S-Class and EQS sedan models, though it seems to initially only be available in Nevada and California where it meets given restrictions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Drive Pilot can take over for drivers on high-traffic roads, such as \u2018freeway\u2019 sections up to speeds of 40mph. It can control speed, distance, and guide the vehicle within it\u2019s chosen lane. It can react to unexpected traffic situations using evasive manoeuvres or by braking, as well as adjust speed according to need, using road and traffic signs to ensure these moves are being done safely and within the law. It also uses the following to help:<\/p>\n\n\n\n