NHTSA Launches Automated Driving Educational Campaign, Teams Up With Engineering Explained

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has launched a new educational campaign that is designed to teach drivers about semi-autonomous driving technology and its limitations…

While Tesla is the prime example, semi-autonomous driving technology is going mainstream and can be found on an assortment of different vehicles from a variety of companies. To help consumers cut through the hype, the NHTSA has launched an automated driving hub that explains the six levels of automation as well as the benefits of semi-autonomous driving technology…

As part of the educational campaign, the NHTSA has teamed up with Jason Fenske of Engineering Explained fame. Thanks to the partnership, Fenske stars in a series of videos that highlight driver assistance systems including automatic emergency braking, automatic high beams, blind spot warning, forward collision warning, and lane keeping assist.