GM's self-driving tech will stop the car if you're inattentive
A letter sent from the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to GM revealed some of the details about how the "Super Cruise" advanced-driver assistance system (ADAS) will function, including its ability to enable hands-free operation for extended periods.
In March, GM asked the NHTSA if its "Super Cruise" system's ability to stop a vehicle and automatically activate hazard lights would pass safety regulations.
In a response made public Monday, the NHTSA gave GM the thumbs up for its Super Cruise system to pull the vehicle over and turn on the hazard lights. The NHTSA, however, cautioned that any defect in the technology "could present an unreasonable risk of an accident occurring or of death and injury in an accident."
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