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Survey finds many drivers do not know how to use their safety systems

From Ta Nea · () Greek

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  • A survey by dealership group Dick Lovett found that 25.9% of respondents with adaptive cruise control did not use it.
  • Another 21.3% said they did not use automatic emergency braking, while 17.9% ignored lane-keeping assistance.
  • The findings suggest car dealers could help customers understand the safety, connectivity and comfort technology in increasingly sophisticated vehicles.

Nearly one in four drivers with adaptive cruise control chooses not to use it, according to a new survey by dealership group Dick Lovett.

The survey of 1,350 drivers in the United Kingdom found that 25.9% of respondents with the feature ignored it. More than one in five, or 21.3%, said they had not used automatic emergency braking even though it was available in their vehicles.

Lane-keeping assistance was also widely ignored, with 17.9% of drivers saying they did not use it. Seven percent of drivers with adaptive cruise control or augmented-reality displays admitted that they did not know how to operate the technology.

The findings point to a possible role for car dealerships in helping customers understand the safety, connectivity and comfort equipment installed in increasingly advanced vehicles.

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