Reliance on in-car technology is making us worse behind the wheel, say two-fifths of drivers in new AA Driving School research.
Drivers are livid over the rollout of new car technology impacts driving standards for thousands across UK roads. Reliance on in-car technology is making us worse behind the wheel, say two-fifths of drivers in new AA Driving School research.
Older drivers were the least likely to think this (36% of over 65’s) and those aged 25-34 were the most likely (51%), perhaps indicating confidence in driving skills and with using these features increases with experience.
However, the AA Driving School survey also shows, as built-in technology becomes more prevalent in vehicles, many drivers admit they take confidence from driving cars with these features.
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Built-in sat nav and parking sensors are the most confidence-boosting pieces of driver assistance technology with more than one in ten drivers admitting they would not feel confident driving a car without them (13% built-in sat nav; 11% parking sensors).
Emma Bush, managing director of AA Driving School, said: “Technology is becoming more and more central to all aspects of our lives.
“Driving is no different, whether that’s as a learner following a sat nav on their driving test; a trainee driving instructor studying with virtual reality training or a qualified driver relying on parking sensors to squeeze into a space.
“Understanding how to make the most of the technology available, and feeling confident with it, is an important part of learning to drive.
“Technology also plays a vital role for us in our virtual reality driving instructor training, which allows people to train faster and get on the road to their new career quicker.
“Our goal is to ensure all drivers, including learners and instructors, have the confidence to use technology to improve their driving experience.”
AA Driving School says embracing technology can have a positive impact on driving experience as the driving test continues to evolve.
