Earlier this week, before the start of the Tokyo Motor Show, Nissan took its Intelligent Driving prototype out on the streets of Tokyo, during one of the busiest times of the day – to see what this car can really do. Early morning commuting in Tokyo is considered one of the worst times to drive, which is why Nissan thought it would be the perfect scenario testing. The car handled itself with ease; in fact, the Nissan Engineer, Tetsuya Lijima, only had to take control of the vehicle one time – when they were at an intersection, turning left and there were no lines in the road for the car to follow. “This is not perfect. The driver must be prepared and we must keep the driver involved.” Lijima believes that the technology’s biggest obstacle to overcome will be driver complacency. It is easy for the driver to forget that he is still responsible for maneuvering the vehicle. Lijima admits that it is easy for the driver to become complacent. However, the technology’s most impressive feature is its ability to react smoothly and quickly when being cut off. Automotive News said: “The braking was controlled and precise rather than panicked. The car functioned like an experienced driver.”
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