Re: Don't let the sound of your own wheels drive you crazy
My daily driver is a manual with no automation, however when I have the additional facilities on hire cars I'll use them when appropriate.
Cruise avoids the need to keep one eye on the speedo, adaptive cruise makes things even easier but requires specific knowledge and skills (i.e. if you're going to overtake the slower car in front pull out before your car starts to slow down to their speed).
Lane following I could take or leave to be honest. I've used it and it frees up the mind to concentrate on what's happening around you but you still need to be fully aware.
I think Ford/VW have done the right thing, L3 is as high as we're going to get for automation in general use on existing infrastructure.
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