levels of automation

Levels of automation describe how much a vehicle’s system handles driving tasks. Starting from Level 1, the system offers assistance like steering or acceleration. Level 2 combines these, controlling multiple aspects simultaneously but requiring driver supervision. Level 3 allows the vehicle to manage all driving tasks in certain conditions, but the driver must be ready to intervene. Level 4 can operate independently in specific environments without driver input, while Level 5 is fully autonomous, capable of functioning in any situation without human intervention. These levels help understand the progression toward fully self-driving cars.