Ford launches self-driving “hands-free” technology in UK

Ford is the first car manufacturer to introduce advanced hands on driver assistance technology approved for use on selected UK motorways with the BlueCruise. Mustang Mach-E cars can activate a subscription to the best-in-class rating system, which has already driven 102 million kilometers of hands-free driving in the US and Canada.

Ford delivered historic news yesterday, introducing an advanced driver assistance system with ‘hands-free’ functionality level 2, approved for use on UK motorways 1,2 – the first time the system has been approved in Europe.

Security Drivers, passengers and other road users have formed the basis of development and acceptance; Bluecruise monitors traffic, speed signs and driver attention to provide complete confidence while driving.

139,000 drivers BlueCruise-equipped Ford and Lincoln vehicles have already driven more than 102 million kilometers in the United States and Canada, where BlueCruise was recently named Best Driver Assistance System by Consumer Reports.

from Mustang Mach-E drivers can now use ‘Hands off the Wheel, Eyes on the Road’ technology on 3,700 kilometers of registered motorways in England, Scotland and Wales4. Called “blue zones” (blue zones).

BlueCruise will take Comfort with advanced driver assistance technology to a whole new level. The system monitors changing road signs, speed limits and traffic conditions to control steering, acceleration, braking and lane positioning, as well as maintaining a safe and constant distance to the vehicle in front – even coming to a complete stop in traffic jams.

In addition Continuously monitors the driver’s attention with state-of-the-art infrared camera technology to ensure safety and provide confidence.