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What is driver assistance?
Driver assistance software helps drivers with tasks like steering, braking, or staying in a lane, but the driver must remain in control. Tesla's system is being tested in France, highlighting how these technologies are evolving. It is not fully self-driving, but rather a step towards potentially more automated vehicles in the future.
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