Feds: Shift to automation inevitable

LLN (3/11/21) – At a recent forum, vehicle automation received a lot of play among federal officials, who see a shift in that direction as inevitable. Also, who can use the left lane, and under what circumstances? It may seem obvious, but lawmakers in nine states may change those rules – and most are focused on moving slower traffic more forcefully to the right. And earlier this week at a research forum, FMCSA offered up statistics on the causes of fatal wrecks involving trucks. However, what they presented may not be completely accurate to the true causes of those wrecks.

0:00 – Newscast.

10:15 – Automation; regulatory update.

25:09 – Left lane rules.

39:31 – The real cause of accidents.