The American Automobile Association (AAA) put three different manufacturers’ driver assistance software programs (Hyundai, Subaru and Tesla) through their paces to assess the risk of crashes in real-life scenarios, such as passing a cyclist and driving behind a slower car. Although risks are rare, these new technologies were not found to systematically prevent collisions. Driving assistance features, such as cruise control and emergency braking, are designed to simplify driving, as well as — and above all — improve safety. Even if the technological progress made in this area is remarkable, t…