The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety has long been rolling out tougher tests for automakers to pass. From more demanding side-impact evaluations to putting automatic emergency braking systems to the test, the IIHS usually goes beyond the government standard. This time around, it's semi-autonomous driving systems that are under its microscope.
The agency has come up with stricter criteria for semi-autonomous driving systems. It focuses more on the safeguards that ensure the vehicle operator is fully aware of their surroundings and not dependent on these driving aids. David Harkey, president of the IIHS, explains the need for the new test.
