Autopilot: Tesla’s semi-autonomous driving mode is the most well-known feature in the category, and it delivers some of the best capabilities available today.

Autopilot is the name of Tesla’s semi-autonomous driving mode, and it’s one of the most advanced systems available. The Autopilot feature is part of a suite of technologies that includes a number of driver assistance features, including adaptive cruise control, automatic lane centering, automatic emergency braking and more.

While it can’t quite drive itself yet (only certain Teslas can currently do that), it still provides an impressive range of abilities that make highway driving much less stressful and help to prevent accidents—as long as you understand how the system works and use it accordingly. Here are some important things to know about Autopilot:

Super Cruise: General Motors has developed a semi-autonomous driving technology under the name Super Cruise, and it works in tandem with Cadillac’s driver awareness and intervention tech to keep drivers focused on the road ahead.

• General Motors has developed a semi-autonomous driving technology under the name Super Cruise, and it works in tandem with Cadillac’s driver awareness and intervention tech to keep drivers focused on the road ahead.
• It is designed for solely highway (or limited-access) travel, but it isn’t available in bad weather conditions.
• The system truly shines on the highway, though—it’s able to steer the car within its lane while also keeping pace with traffic thanks to radar and camera sensors that monitor surrounding vehicles.
• Super Cruise can also automatically slow down when slower traffic is detected as well as apply more braking force when needed.
• Although GM says that drivers should have their hands on the wheel at all times since this isn’t fully autonomous technology like Nissan’s ProPilot Assist or Volvo’s Pilot Assist, you can take your hands off for short periods of time if you need to grab something from a bag or adjust your radio station. If you don’t touch the steering wheel after about 15 seconds, an audible chime will sound, followed by a visual alert if you still haven’t touched the steering wheel. If no action is taken after that warning, Super Cruise will then turn off and bring you safely to a stop within your lane as necessary.

Pilot Assist: Volvo developed its Pilot Assist system over years of improving its semi-autonomous systems, and it can help keep you centered on the road while monitoring traffic conditions to ensure you’re safe.

Pilot Assist: Volvo developed its Pilot Assist system over years of improving its semi-autonomous systems, and it can help keep you centered on the road while monitoring traffic conditions to ensure you’re safe.

In order to take advantage of Pilot Assist, your Volvo needs to be equipped with a variety of sensors and cameras, as well as a few other technologies that help make your car safer and easier to drive. The vehicle also has to stay within certain speed limits in order for Pilot Assist to work—below 31 mph, above 45 mph, or between 10 and 80 mph when part of the SAVE (Speed Alert) setting is active.

In terms of safety features, Pilot Assist comes standard with City Safety Collision Avoidance Technology with full auto brake at intersection capability. That means the vehicle will move around obstacles in front of the car or brake if it senses an impending collision; it can even detect pedestrians during certain times.

The system is easy to use: Simply press the steering wheel button found on either side of the steering column until you see an indicator light turn on within the display. A green icon shows up in front of your eyes when active—a yellow icon appears after a minute or two if there’s no steering input from you, reminding you that you need to put your hands back on the wheel for safety reasons.

Traffic Jam Pilot: Audi’s Traffic Jam Pilot takes advantage of the automaker’s extensive experience in adaptive cruise control to help monitor traffic ahead. However, the system is limited by where it can be used.

Audi’s Traffic Jam Pilot takes advantage of the automaker’s extensive experience in adaptive cruise control to help monitor traffic ahead. However, the system is limited by where it can be used.

ProPILOT Assist: Nissan introduced its ProPILOT Assist system as an affordable step toward fully autonomous operation in its vehicles. While many full self-driving systems are aimed at luxury buyers, this one is more accessible for everyday drivers.

Nissan introduced its ProPILOT Assist system as an affordable step toward fully autonomous operation in its vehicles. While many full self-driving systems are aimed at luxury buyers, this one is more accessible for everyday drivers. But just because it’s not a luxury car doesn’t mean ProPILOT Assist isn’t capable. Nissan’s system can manage steering, braking and speed on partially automated highways, and the automaker is moving quickly to expand the system’s reach across the world.

Does this sound like a good fit for you? Read on to learn more about what drivers can expect from ProPILOT Assist, and how it compares to other similar systems on the market today.

Honda Sensing: Honda has worked hard to make active safety features affordable to more people, and that mission continues with its suite of sensors that help maintain safe distances from other vehicles.

Honda Sensing is a suite of safety and driver-assistive technologies designed to assist and help protect you and your passengers. Many of these features use cameras or radar to monitor traffic conditions. They can warn you if they detect a potential collision and, if necessary, apply braking on your behalf. The Honda Sensing suite includes the following:

• Collision Mitigation Braking System (CMBS)
• Road Departure Mitigation System (RDM)

Autopilot: Tesla’s semi-autonomous driving mode is the most well-known feature in the category, and it delivers some of the best capabilities available today.

Autopilot is the name of Tesla’s semi-autonomous driving mode, and it’s one of the most advanced systems available. The Autopilot feature is part of a suite of technologies that includes a number of driver assistance features, including adaptive cruise control, automatic lane centering, automatic emergency braking and more.

While it can’t quite drive itself yet (only certain Teslas can currently do that), it still provides an impressive range of abilities that make highway driving much less stressful and help to prevent accidents—as long as you understand how the system works and use it accordingly. Here are some important things to know about Autopilot:

Super Cruise: General Motors has developed a semi-autonomous driving technology under the name Super Cruise, and it works in tandem with Cadillac’s driver awareness and intervention tech to keep drivers focused on the road ahead.

General Motors has developed a semi-autonomous driving technology under the name Super Cruise, and it works in tandem with Cadillac’s driver awareness and intervention tech to keep drivers focused on the road ahead.

It is designed for solely highway (or limited-access) travel, but it isn’t available in bad weather conditions.

The system truly shines on the highway, though—it’s able to steer the car within its lane while also keeping pace with traffic thanks to radar and camera sensors that monitor surrounding vehicles.

Super Cruise can also automatically slow down when slower traffic is detected as well as apply more braking force when needed.

Although GM says that drivers should have their hands on the wheel at all times since this isn’t fully autonomous technology like Nissan’s ProPilot Assist or Volvo’s Pilot Assist, you can take your hands off for short periods of time if you need to grab something from a bag or adjust your radio station. If you don’t touch the steering wheel after about 15 seconds, an audible chime will sound, followed by a visual alert if you still haven’t touched the steering wheel. If no action is taken after that warning, Super Cruise will then turn off and bring you safely to a stop within your lane as necessary.

Pilot Assist: Volvo developed its Pilot Assist system over years of improving its semi-autonomous systems, and it can help keep you centered on the road while monitoring traffic conditions to ensure you’re safe.

Pilot Assist: Volvo developed its Pilot Assist system over years of improving its semi-autonomous systems, and it can help keep you centered on the road while monitoring traffic conditions to ensure you’re safe.

In order to take advantage of Pilot Assist, your Volvo needs to be equipped with a variety of sensors and cameras, as well as a few other technologies that help make your car safer and easier to drive. The vehicle also has to stay within certain speed limits in order for Pilot Assist to work—below 31 mph, above 45 mph, or between 10 and 80 mph when part of the SAVE (Speed Alert) setting is active.

In terms of safety features, Pilot Assist comes standard with City Safety Collision Avoidance Technology with full auto brake at intersection capability. That means the vehicle will move around obstacles in front of the car or brake if it senses an impending collision; it can even detect pedestrians during certain times.

The system is easy to use: Simply press the steering wheel button found on either side of the steering column until you see an indicator light turn on within the display. A green icon shows up in front of your eyes when active—a yellow icon appears after a minute or two if there’s no steering input from you, reminding you that you need to put your hands back on the wheel for safety reasons.

Traffic Jam Pilot: Audi’s Traffic Jam Pilot takes advantage of the automaker’s extensive experience in adaptive cruise control to help monitor traffic ahead. However, the system is limited by where it can be used.

Audi’s Traffic Jam Pilot takes advantage of the automaker’s extensive experience in adaptive cruise control to help monitor traffic ahead. However, the system is limited by where it can be used.

ProPILOT Assist: Nissan introduced its ProPILOT Assist system as an affordable step toward fully autonomous operation in its vehicles. While many full self-driving systems are aimed at luxury buyers, this one is more accessible for everyday drivers.

Nissan introduced its ProPILOT Assist system as an affordable step toward fully autonomous operation in its vehicles. While many full self-driving systems are aimed at luxury buyers, this one is more accessible for everyday drivers. But just because it’s not a luxury car doesn’t mean ProPILOT Assist isn’t capable. Nissan’s system can manage steering, braking and speed on partially automated highways, and the automaker is moving quickly to expand the system’s reach across the world.

Does this sound like a good fit for you? Read on to learn more about what drivers can expect from ProPILOT Assist, and how it compares to other similar systems on the market today.

Honda Sensing: Honda has worked hard to make active safety features affordable to more people, and that mission continues with its suite of sensors that help maintain safe distances from other vehicles.

Honda Sensing is a suite of safety and driver-assistive technologies designed to assist and help protect you and your passengers. Many of these features use cameras or radar to monitor traffic conditions. They can warn you if they detect a potential collision and, if necessary, apply braking on your behalf. The Honda Sensing suite includes the following:

Collision Mitigation Braking System (CMBS)

Road Departure Mitigation System (RDM)