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NTSB Warns: Hands-Free Driving Systems Not Safety Panacea
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NTSB Chair Jennifer Homendy criticizes Fords Blue Cruise hands-free driving system, stating its more about convenience than safety. She blames driver distraction in two fatal crashes involving Ford Mustang Mach-Es, where Blue Cruise was on. Homendy slams car ads that hype these systems as hands-off miracles, leading to a false sense of security. Experts warn of phone addicts using these systems as a green light to scroll. The NTSB calls for Ford to improve driver monitoring and federal safety standards, citing issues like missing stationary objects hit in manuals. Ford pledges to study the recommendations while promoting responsible use.
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