Mercedes prepares MB.Drive Assist Pro hands-on requirement

Mercedes is preparing to launch its MB.Drive Assist Pro point-to-point automated driving system, which requires drivers to keep a hand on the wheel on surface streets unlike Tesla's Full Self-Driving system. Mercedes executives emphasize that this requirement adheres strictly to Society of Automotive Engineers definitions for Level 2 systems, where the human driver remains legally responsible. While some Tesla users express skepticism about returning to a hands-on requirement, Mercedes executives argue that multi-sensor inputs combining cameras, radar, and ultrasonic sensors offer a safer approach to complex urban driving. Open article →