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Safety experts and insurers urge caution over claims of self-driving cars on UK roads

Submitting. Thatcham Research warns that confusion around ALKS capabilities could lead to accidents The DfT says self-driving technology could help reduce crashes caused by human error, which account for 85 per cent of all accidents. ALKS is designed for use on motorways in slow-moving traffic and allows the driver to relinquish control of speed and lane position to the car but requires them to be able to take back control at any time. Matthew Avery, director of research at Thatcham Research, said that the need for a driver to be able to intervene means ALKS remained a driver assistance technology rather than a self-driving system.

UK paves the way for hands-free driving on motorways by end of 2021

Government paves the way for hands-free driving on UK motorways by the end of this year - but insurers warn that calling tech self-driving may cause a spike in accidents DfT announced this morning that the first types of self-driving vehicles could be on UK roads by end of 2021 Automated Lane Keeping Systems would permit hands-free driving on motorways at speeds up to 37mph Ministers say the tech could ease congestion, cut emissions and reduce accidents caused by human error  Consultation to take place to make changes to Highway Code to allow these systems to be used on the road

ABI launches flexible working charter - Insurance Age

Insurance Age Subscriptions Subscriptions Print this page   The Association of British Insurers (ABI) has launched the Making Flexible Work Charter, which it said is the first of its kind in the UK financial services sector. The ABI detailed that firms that sign the charter commit to opening up the majority of their roles to flexible working, job sharing and part-time working. It stated that the campaign aims to attract and retain the best talent from all backgrounds to the sector, respond to changing expectations post-pandemic and improve gender Only users who have a paid subscription or are part of a corporate subscription are able to print or copy content.

Plan for self-driving car legislation announced by UK Government

Date: 28 April 2021   |   Author: Sean Keywood Self-driving cars could be allowed on British roads for the first time later this year, in limited circumstances, according to the Department for Transport. It said automated lane keeping systems (ALKS) could be legalised, allowing drivers to hand over control to their vehicle. However, they would only be allowed on motorways, at speeds of up to 37mph, and the system would need to be able to safely return control to the driver when required. Today s announcement has been welcomed by the motor industry - but drawn criticism from safety organisation Thatcham Research, and from insurers.

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