Levels of Automation
In 2014, SAE International, an association of tech professionals, created the standard classification for vehicle autonomy levels. They range from a human in full control to the car in full control. Levels 1 and 2 include advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), which offer a helping hand, like watching your blind spots. Levels 3 to 5 involve automated driving systems (ADS), upping the ante of bot control.
Level 0: You’re driving.
Level 1: You’re driving, but ADAS helps with acceleration and steering.
Level 2: You’re driving, but ADAS can fully control acceleration, braking and steering under some circumstances.
Level 3: ADS fully controls the car in some circumstances, but you’re ready to take over.
Level 4: ADS performs all driving functions in certain situations, and you don’t need to pay attention.
Level 5: The vehicle drives, and you sit as passenger.