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NTSB Warns: Driver-Assistance Tech May Encourage Distraction

4/1/2026

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NTSB Chair Jennifer Homendy warned that driver-assistance systems, including Ford's Blue Cruise, are marketed as safety features but primarily encourage driver distraction.
A hearing examined two fatal crashes in Texas and Pennsylvania that killed three people and involved these systems.
NTSB members called for clearer safety standards and better monitoring of driver engagement to prevent overreliance.

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NTSB Chair Jennifer Homendy warned that driver-assistance systems, including Ford's Blue Cruise, are marketed as safety features but primarily encourage driver distraction.
A hearing examined two fatal crashes in Texas and Pennsylvania that killed three people and involved these systems.
NTSB members called for clearer safety standards and better monitoring of driver engagement to prevent overreliance.