Autonomous driving capability relies on a network of radar, lidar, cameras, and processing modules to read the road and control steering, acceleration, and braking. Engineers classify this capability into levels, from basic driver assistance to fully autonomous operation where no human intervention is required.
Heard on the job
The customer complained the self-drive feature disengages whenever it rains heavily.
Insider tip
True self-drive (Level 5) does not exist in production cars; most current systems require the driver to keep their hands on the wheel or eyes on the road.