Self-Driving Car Drivers Will Soon Be Allowed To Watch TV While On The Move
The update also adds that the motorists need to be 'fully ready' in case there is a need for them to take back the control of their vehicles while being on the road.
According to proposed updates to the highway code, users of self-driving cars will now be allowed to watch TV and films behind the wheel. However, they would still be prohibited from using the phones behind the wheel; while being allowed to access their built-in screens to watch TV and movies.
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The update also adds that the motorists need to be 'fully ready' in case there is a need for them to take back the control of their vehicles while being on the road.
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The Department for Transport (DfT) added that insurance companies rather than individuals would be liable for claims in case of an accident.
This update results from public consultation and has been described as an interim measure by the government supporting the early deployment of self-driving vehicles.
Even though no cars have been approved for self-driving on Britain's roads, the drivers could go ahead this year.
In April 2021, the DfT announced that it would allow hands-free driving in vehicles with lane-keeping technology on congested motorways.
It's important we make the necessary changes to #TheHighwayCode to ensure self-driving technology can be safely used on our roads. ?
¡ª Department for Transport (@transportgovuk) April 20, 2022
This technology is developing at pace and we¡¯re making sure the foundations are in place for drivers when it arrives ? https://t.co/Q8onh7lw6f
The proposed changes have evoked a mixed reaction among cyclists and other road users.
So,watching "Fast & Furious films" on Netflix/knocking one out to Xtube in your "self driving" car is deemed safer than pressing "Next Track" on Spotify on your mobile in a cradle on the windscreen. The insurance companies & injury lawyers are going to have a field day with this! pic.twitter.com/wBUE5MFlDm
¡ª Colin Brown FBII (@ColinBrown1968) April 20, 2022
Will driverless cars be able to negotiate the millions of potholes your government has failed to repair ?
¡ª ArchieinRye (@ArchibaldPug) April 20, 2022
We don't keep the infrastructure we already have safe - the theory is we can't afford to. How will self-driving cars deal with potholes?
¡ª Paula Chatfield (@ChatfieldPaula) April 20, 2022
The data is already becoming clear that self driving cars will cut the horrible ~4 deaths on U.K. roads per day and 1 injury every 22 minutes. The sooner this happens the better.
¡ª Tesla Owners UK ?? (@TeslaOwnersUK) April 20, 2022
¡®The development of self-driving vehicles could create around 38,000 new, high-skilled jobs within Britain¡¯s industry that would be worth ?41.7 billion by 2035.¡¯
¡ª Matthew Warrener (@MattWarrener) April 20, 2022
I would be AMAZED if this happens, ¡®could¡¯ is one enormous get out clause. https://t.co/9C0vYlA2vO
I watch this topic with interest, because done well, autonomous cars will reduce travel costs, pollution and road accidents ??? https://t.co/EtGStp4gOk
¡ª Dan Watkins (@DanWatkins) April 20, 2022
This is not a go ahead to watch TV on any cars available today!!! @IAMRoadSmart https://t.co/pB6uNJPZ4c
¡ª Neil Greig (@NeilJGreig) April 20, 2022
Trudy Harrison, the transport minister, called the update to the Highway Code a ¡°major milestone in our safe introduction of self-driving vehicles.¡±
She also claimed that introducing self-driving vehicles would ¡°revolutionize the way we travel, making our future journeys greener, safer, and more reliable.¡±
¡°This exciting technology is developing at a pace right here in Great Britain, and we¡¯re ensuring we have strong foundations in place for drivers when it takes to our roads,¡± she continued.
The Government mentioned it's working to finalize legal and regulatory frameworks that would allow the use of autonomous vehicles by 2025.
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