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Motorists could see self-driving vehicles on British roads for the first time later this year, the Department for Transport (DfT) has announced today.
Designed for use on a motorway in slow traffic, Automated Lane Keeping System (ALKS) technology enables a vehicle to drive itself in a single lane, while maintaining the ability to easily and safely return control to the driver when required.
The technology could improve road safety by reducing human error, which contributes to over 85% of accidents. The driver will be able to hand control over to the vehicle, which will constantly monitor speed and keep a safe distance from other cars.
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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
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Government gives green light to self-driving cars on UK motorways
Vehicles with lane-keeping technology will be allowed to drive autonomously on motorways with slow traffic
13:50, 28 APR 2021
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Self-driving cars could be on UK motorways later this year after the Government gave the green light for their use.