Depending on the score obtained by the driver, some functions of the car may be limited. For example, unskilled drivers may not be able to drive on highways, in traffic jams, in wet or snowy weather or at night, and the system will also limit the maximum speed of vehicles. If the driver cannot drive under the above conditions, the automatic driving system will take over the driving task. For young drivers, this function can help them avoid driving distraction.
In addition, for elderly drivers with good driving skills and habits, the limited night vision may affect safe driving, and this function can increase the restrictions on elderly drivers driving at night. The autopilot system described in this patent will continuously evaluate the driver's driving skills. With the change of driver's score, the access rights of various driving functions or driving scenes will increase.
Although major automobile manufacturers do their best to improve the safety of automobiles, in the end, we still have to rely on the driver behind the steering wheel to deal with possible dangers, and not every driver can do this when driving. In most cases, the system proposed by Toyota Research Institute still allows human drivers to control the vehicle, instead of letting the automatic driving system take over the driving right. Therefore, the most important thing is to improve your driving skills while staying focused.