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Most semi-automated vehicle systems fall short on safety, new test finds
Semi-automated driving systems that can help drive your car are not doing enough to ensure drivers are staying focused on the road, according to first-of-its-kind testing from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.
“They’re not doing a good job,” IIHS President David Harkey told CBS News. “It can be very dangerous. They are not self-driving vehicles. And so you see people who either intentionally, or unintentionally, misuse these systems and get themselves into trouble.”
The new IIHS ratings assess how well the systems monitor the driver, issue alerts, encourage shared control with the driver and react when safety features are disengaged –like taking off a seatbelt.
Of the 14 systems tested, none earned a top rating. Just one system scored acceptable: the Lexus Teammate with Advanced Drive. Two others, the General Motors Super Cruise and the Nissan ProPILOT Assist with Navi-link, rated as marginal.
“The biggest things that need to change are improvements in monitoring — monitoring both the head, the eyes, as well as the hands, to make sure you’re ready to take control of the vehicle,” Harkey said.
The report comes as concerns over driver assistance systems grow among lawmakers. That prompted an exchange between National Transportation Safety Board Chair Jennifer Homendy and Democratic Sen. Ed Markey of Massachusetts during a March 6 hearing before the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation.
“It sounds like, to me, it’s not ready for primetime?” Markey asked.
“If it’s only designed to be operated in a certain type of environment, it should be limited to those environments,” Homendy responded.
In a statement provided to CBS News, the Alliance for Automotive Innovation, a trade group representing automakers, said that the “automated driving systems include features like lane centering assistance technology and adaptive cruise control. These are features on many models today and help reduce roadway crash and injuries through automation and technology.”
The statement continues: “There is some confusion and misunderstanding about automated driving technology. At its core, this technology is meant to support a human driver operating behind the wheel. It requires the human driver to be attentive and engaged. Not some of the time —but all of the time.”
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How to watch the Minnesota Vikings vs. Chicago Bears NFL game today: Livestream options, more
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The Minnesota Vikings will take on the Chicago Bears today. The Vikings are currently 8-2, an impressive run so far this season, and will be looking to add a fourth win to their current streak after last Sunday’s 23-13 win against the Tennessee Titans. The Bears, on the other hand, are entering this game on the heels of a four-game losing streak after a tough 20-19 loss against the Green Bay Packers last Sunday.
Here’s how and when you can watch the Vikings vs. Bears game today, whether or not you have cable.
How and when to watch the Minnesota Vikings vs. Chicago Bears
The Vikings vs. Bears game will be played on Sunday, November 24, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. ET (11:00 a.m. PT). The game will air on Fox and stream on Fubo and the platforms featured below.
How and when to watch the Minnesota Vikings vs. Chicago Bears game without cable
You can watch this week’s NFL game on Fox via several streaming services. All you need is an internet connection and one of the top options outlined below.
Fubo offers you an easy, user-friendly way to watch NFL games on CBS, Fox, NBC, ABC, ESPN, and NFL Network, plus NCAA football channels. The Pro tier includes 200+ channels and unlimited DVR, while the Elite with Sports Plus tier adds NFL RedZone and 4K resolution. New subscribers get a seven-day free trial and all plans allow streaming on up to 10 screens simultaneously.
You can watch today’s game with a subscription to Sling’s Orange + Blue tier, which includes ESPN, ABC, NBC, and Fox. The plan offers 46 channels with local NFL games, nationally broadcast games and 50 hours of DVR storage. For complete NFL coverage, add Paramount+ to get CBS games, or upgrade with the Sports Extra add-on for additional sports channels like Golf Channel, NBA TV and NFL RedZone.
Watching NFL games, including Fox broadcasts, is simple with Hulu + Live TV, which includes 90 channels, unlimited DVR storage, and access to NFL preseason games, live regular season games and studio shows. The service includes ESPN+ and Disney+ in the subscription.
Want to watch today’s game live on your smartphone? If so, NFL+ streaming service is the solution you’re looking for. It lets you watch NFL Network and out-of-market games on mobile devices, with an upgrade option to NFL+ Premium that includes NFL RedZone for watching up to eight games simultaneously. Note that NFL+ only works on phones and tablets, not TVs.