<p>As per the Department of Transportation, ALKS will be the first form of hands-free driving to be legalized. However, insurers have expressed concern that the government's classification of ALKS as "self-driving" is deceptive.&nbsp;<br />
According to the government, drivers are not obliged to maintain their hands on the steering wheel or watch the road when the vehicle is in self-driving mode. However, they must remain attentive and prepared to take control within 10 seconds if the system requests it. If the problem appears and the driver fails to react then the vehicle will slow down, turn its hazard light on, and finally halt to alert adjacent motorists.<br />
The Highway Code is currently seeking public input on what restrictions should be included in future legislation to ensure that the technology is utilized properly. “It was a major step for the safe use of self-driving vehicles in the UK, making future journeys greener, easier, and more reliable”, said Rachel Maclean Transport Minister.&nbsp;<br />
“But we must ensure that this exciting new tech is deployed safely, which is why we are consulting on what the rules to enable this should look like.”</p>
