What is the Classification of Vehicle Driving Automation?
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The 'Classification of Vehicle Driving Automation' is one of the fundamental standards in China's intelligent connected vehicle standard system. Below is a detailed introduction to relevant information: Main Content: It provides support for the subsequent introduction of autonomous driving-related laws, regulations, and mandatory standards in China, including the definition of driving automation, principles for classifying driving automation, elements for classifying driving automation levels, definitions for each level of driving automation, the process and methods for determining driving automation levels, and technical requirements for each level of driving automation. Classification Standards: Vehicle driving automation functions are divided into six levels from L0 to L5, with the highest level of autonomous driving being fully autonomous driving.
I find the classification of automotive driving automation quite fascinating. It's primarily used to differentiate between various levels of autonomous driving capabilities, ranging from no assistance at all to fully automated driving. The international standard divides it into levels L0 to L5: L0 is pure manual driving, where you have to operate the steering wheel and accelerator entirely by yourself; L1 is like cruise control, helping you maintain speed but still requiring manual steering; L2 is more advanced, capable of controlling both direction and speed simultaneously, such as automatically following the car ahead on highways; L3 is somewhat intelligent, able to drive automatically under certain conditions, like in traffic jams, but if the system asks you to take over, you must respond immediately, otherwise accidents can easily occur; L4 is much more advanced, capable of fully driving itself in specific scenarios like city streets, allowing the driver to relax without needing to monitor; L5 is the ultimate goal, achieving fully autonomous driving anytime, anywhere. I think levels above L3 carry significant risks, especially since the technology isn't mature yet—if something goes wrong, the driver is still responsible. I've tried L2 models and found them quite practical, reducing fatigue and saving fuel, but I look forward to the early widespread adoption of L4 to make travel safer and more convenient.
