The system is intended to prevent accidents due to lack of attention by a distracted driver. It maintains a safe distance behind the vehicle ahead, drives at a speed chosen by the driver, reduces this speed as necessary before a turn, and maintains the vehicle's position in the lane. The system also observes passing rules and speed limits. Stop and go driving during a traffic jam is also automated. Of course, this system is not a replacement for an attentive driver; drivers must still continually focus their attention on the road so that they can intervene in safety-critical situations if necessary.
While the Temporary Auto Pilot system is still a prototype and will not make it to dealerships for quite a while, Volkswagen still has many vehicles with all the bells and whistles out now.
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