Tesla scores low driver engagement in Europeon rating

Inc's has ranked sixth 10 assistance systems evaluated a assessment, scoring on its ability to keep drivers engaged. The Model 3's scored just 36 when assessed on its ability to maintain a 's focus on the road. But it gained the highest marks performance and ability to respond to emergencies, receiving an overall score of 131 and a of 'moderate'. contrast, the Mercedes GLE's system, which had the highest overall score of 174 and received the top of 'very good', received a score of 85 . Most other vehicles had of 70 or above .The New Car Assessment Program (NCAP), which worked with UK insurance group Thatcham Research, called the assessments the first consumer ratings specifically focused on assistance systems - technology that automates some tasks, including acceleration, braking and steering support. and insurance researchers have frequently warned of the risks of consumers overestimating the systems' abilities, a misconception increased by some automakers calling their products , ProPilot or CoPilot. 's has been criticized by the U.S. National Transportation Board allowing drivers to turn their attention from the road and U.S. regulators have investigated 15 crashes since 2016 involving vehicles equipped with . "Unfortunately, there are motorists that believe they can purchase a self-driving car today. This is a dangerous misconception that sees too much control handed to vehicles that are not ready to cope with all situations," said Matthew Avery, a Euro NCAP board member and research director at Thatcham Research. addition to the Mercedes GLE, the BMW 3-Series and the Audi Q8, received the highest of 'very good' while two models, the Renault Clio and the Peugeot received the lowest of 'entry'.