Tesla Move Over, the Self Driving Driving GMC Sierra is Here

Tesla Move Over, the Self Driving Driving GMC Sierra is Here

We’ve tested autonomous vehicle on closed tracks before. We’ve even taken Tesla’s Auto Pilot for a spin on a highway. None of those systems has really instilled any kind of confidence. Under Australian law, a driver must keep their hands on the wheel, but not, it seems, in the USA.

The new 2022 GMC Sierra 1500 arrives in autumn. It has gotten a raft of important updates to design, capability and technology which includes the very latest iteration of Super Cruise available on the Sierra Denali. 

Above: GMC’s Sierra Video Promo

Above: This Week 2021 Kia Stonic GT Line FULL Review

Help Support Gay Car Boys Subscribe to our Youtube Channel 

ABOVE: 2022 GMC Sierra Gets Enhanced Supercruise

Super Cruise introduces on the Sierra the capability to trailer while driving hands-free on compatible roads, along with the new automatic lane change feature.

GMC claims that Super Cruise is the industry’s first true hands-free driver-assistance system.  It uses the driver attention system and precision LiDAR generated map along with live data from cameras, sensors and GPS.

Even though system is driving the vehicle, the driver remains responsible. To make sure eyes are on the road at all times, the driver attention system uses a camera at the top of the steering column along with infrared lights to detect where the driver is looking while Super Cruise is switch on. The driver attention system will spot when the driver has is looking away from the road ahead for too long, and the steering wheel light bar will then warn the driver to look ahead.

Driver monitoring systems like this are in common use to detect inattention even in cars with standard lane departure.

The thing other drivers will no doubt be asking is: Do I want to be on a highway with a truck and trailer hurtling along with the driver not driving?

Other GayCarBoys SUV Stories:

Written by Alan Zurvas

Alan Zurvas is the founder and editor of Gay Car Boys, Australia's leading LGBTQI+ automotive publication. Before launching GCB in 2008, Alan's automotive writing was published in SameSame.com.au and the Star Observer. With over 16 years of hands-on car reviewing experience, Alan brings an honest, irreverent voice to every review — championing value and innovation over brand loyalty.

Discover more from Gay Car Boys

Subscribe to get the latest posts sent to your email.

← Previous

Next →

Leave a Reply

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

Discover more from Gay Car Boys

Subscribe now to keep reading and get access to the full archive.

Continue reading