We test drove the new Mercedes autonomous 'Drive Pilot' system. See what happened.

Some drivers of a new Mercedes-Benz S-Class or EQS will be able to take advantage of Mercedes-Benz's latest self-driving mode it's calling "Drive Pilot." But as CNN's Peter Valdes-Dapena reports, the technology has a number of limitations. #CNN #News #mercedes #automobile #car

[@Trash-Beats]

I don’t need it, I’ve my 95 Honda Civic hatchback here in Zimbabwe had it for 14yrs it still going strong! Good luck young men😢

[@jimbarrofficial]

A great car for decades, in any country.

[@RCoster47]

So, you didn't test it at all, but made a video about it anyway.

[@john_wick1]

someone who can afford an S-class can definitely afford to hire his own personal driver too...

[@94alhf]

Not really. An s class is like £100k. A personal driver is what? Like 60k+ a year?

[@brianlemmon3938]

​@@94alhfnow add the yearly maintenance cost

[@nookdiddy]

I cannot wait for fully autonomous vehicles. I wanna retire 'someday' and see the USA. Not having to drive or worry about other humans driving.

[@ecurewitz]

What can possibly go wrong here

[@JasonDrvmz]

So you would rather let someone/something else decide where you go? Doesn’t sound like freedom to me🤷🏽‍♂️🤦🏽‍♂️

[@saeintrests]

@@JasonDrvmz really Jason-your understanding is that limited 😳

[@nookdiddy]

@JasonDrvmz agree to disagree. I'll be the one programming the navigation. Alot like I do now, only in the near future I hope to break free to smoke a fatty while tooling on down the road. Sounds good to me.

[@JasonDrvmz]

@@saeintrests no, some people like to drive

[@methylbenzodiazepine]

And if you don't make your payments it will drive itself back to the dealership

[@Enforcers10]

😂

[@bmoshareholderappleshareho855]

That's a good one.

[@comkey-Ninja]

ur not funny

[@methylbenzodiazepine]

@@comkey-Ninja yeah, the joke is kind of weak. If I really wanted to make people laugh I should have posted a picture of your face.

[@jac18]

Its a MB, make sure you have roadside assistance on speed dial

[@richardthomas1743]

No thank you. Personally I enjoy driving myself!

[@13BGunBunny]

I prefer older cars where you do what you are supposed to do.

[@thoraero]

And you often find people do what they are not supposed to do. I really hope cars drive themselves so I don't need to see rubbish on the road.

[@jamesfayne108]

Good for you🙄

[@imrytebeehyneu]

@@thoraeroget a Tesla. They'll make you sleep as they get you home

[@JasonDrvmz]

@@thoraerosounds like you need some more boosters and hormone blockers 😂🫵🏾🫵🏾🫵🏾

[@manuel0578]

Who goes at 40 mph on the highway? 😂😂😂

[@superbmediacontentcreator]

Wow, that is an almost laboratory set of operational conditions. Some very rich suckers get to be Beta testers on this one! Just think when the car crashes into you at least you can be pretty sure that the driver will have insurance.

[@ricksimon9867]

Every new i-phone is bought by suckers, but only because of those shmucks, I can afford a used one from three years ago.

[@superbmediacontentcreator]

@@ricksimon9867 Yes, it's amazing and liberating when you get over the "need" to always be on the bleeding edge of technology and no matter how glamorous it may seem at the time.

[@ricksimon9867]

@@superbmediacontentcreator You missed my point. I wouldn't have a smartphone at all if not for those people who keep buying the latest model because they pay for the production cost. It will be the same with self-driving cars: because some rich people will buy them to show off, the companies will keep making better ones, and the basic ones will become as cheap as a ten-year-old i-phone. _

[@DJaquithFL]

I can't wait until there's a reliable level 5 autonomous driving vehicle!!! Especially for teenagers and young adults under 25. 👍😎

[@embroiledalive5232]

So, everyone will have cars that drive themselves? Sure... And next you will tell me that everyone will have a personal computer that can talk and phones that you can fold! Never gonna happen!!!

[@ecurewitz]

Just wait till the cars say “You meatbags had your chance!”

[@loricourtland8909]

OMG, I could finally crochet while driving!!😅

[@reakwonnji]

FSD on it's way that's nothing Mercedes 😂😂😂

[@ragnarlothbrok7306]

Mercedes needs to team up with Comma AI

[@sethabel4315]

That's so dope dawg

[@richakushwaha1199]

Maturity is when you realise that whole world is unstable because of peaceful community 😊❤❤😊❤❤❤😊❤😊❤😊❤

[@jikk558]

We admit progress in technology of Vehicales industries but every one want to move towards the prosperity with green field equipments we should use large amount to get grains from the agriculture sectors.

[@YinLawn]

Can't drive in rain, can't drive at night, can only go straight, can only drive on highway, can't go above 40 mile per hour...this thing has the same driving condition as my wife. She never drive.

[@XerxezsX]

Imagine once Mercedes hits level 4 people are going to save thousands of hours not driving and instead watching tiktok videos 😂

[@JosephHowes2003]

I'm pretty sure that Tesla could get Full Self Driving to not require attention if they thought it was worth it in such limited conditions. It's ridiculous that people use this system to slam FSD. Yes, you're supposed to pay attention still but it does almost all of my driving in pretty much any situation. It's not very good in blizzards yet.

[@xiaoka]

Benz is moving quickly towards electrification, they won’t suffer as badly as bmw and the Japanese brands.

[@bavariancarenthusiast2722]

minus BMW there last 2 cars are pretty good in terms assistance

[@DemosBrutus]

The garden is moving to a jungle.

[@flujori]

BMW is outselling mercedes in electric segment, and mercedes BEV's look like absolute sh!t. you are stuck in 2016 or something where mercedes actually mattered. BMW & Tesla ftw!

[@L3nny666]

people in the comments be like... Mercedes doing level 3 self driving: i sleep Tesla doing only level 2 self driving: REAL SHIT!!!

[@squarewheel9113]

Teslas self driving is more impressive because it's a general purpose system. Yes it's considered level 2, but from what I've heard, that's more of a result of liability issues. Teslas latest version of FSD 12.3.4 (supervised) isn't perfect, but it's incredibly impressive and very capable. The problem with Mercedes system is that these highways are pre-mapped. It's not a general purpose system and in my opinion won't be sustainable in the long term.

[@sunnylilme]

Sounds like the tech aint quite there yet.

[@ecurewitz]

It’s gonna be awhile

[@jimbarrofficial]

I'll keep my 2007 manual drive Saab. No cruise control, the radio has been broken for 4 years, the roof leaks, and the seats are no longer comfortable. Engine purrs like a kitten.

[@squarewheel9113]

That sounds. Upsetting

[@shirleysear7168]

Drivers don't kill people, cars do.

[@mikafiltenborg7572]

Bad drivers kill with cars

[@azdeatherage]

Legal in Arizona

[@pogonator1]

Compared to the autonomous driving capabilities of a Mercedes Actros truck, this one is for kids.

[@peterlongprong7521]

if they have this for CIVILIANS - you know the MILITARY has automaton battle tanks lined up the kazoo

[@DDDSSDDDSSDDDSS]

My nissan does that now..

[@handsomestik]

Lebanon is going all in

[@MikeStanza]

I will never buy a new car solely because of the "Subscription" bullshit that they put on cars so you never really own your car. I'll drive my gas car till there are no more physical gas pumps.

[@skyrocketcoast219]

No way would i ever get that auto stuff in a car!

[@Fissan_Poulsen]

But it will be much safer for the rest of us. Please do!

[@iq-ride9329]

Nice report, poor technol8g

[@oohlalaa2390]

Thank you Jesus

[@j5nephews558]

Not for me, no way!

[@eliasl332]

The same they was saying about Tesla and we saw how it turned out.

[@brianquigley1940]

CNN is now selling products? What happened to its status as a premier news channel?

[@medhurstt]

How much did Mercedes pay CNN for that "story" ?

[@JRR31984]

GO VIDEO TITLE

[@tommiller1315]

$2,500.00 to use a function already paid for. 🤬🤮🤬🤮🤬🤮🤬🤮🤬🤮🤬🤮

[@Fissan_Poulsen]

I paid for my computer I want all software for free :(

[@tommiller1315]

@@Fissan_Poulsen I use a lot of open source software, but the paid for software I did get (by hook or by crook) I am happy using, and want to keep right on using, so it won't be long before I revert to my Windows 7 installation disk 😊

[@tommiller1315]

Oh, and I only pay for software I can save to CD / DVD / SD card for use on any new or refurbished PC I own.

[@imrytebeehyneu]

Tesla was the first that almost had people SLEEPING in the car. Mercedes is just a way behind....please..

[@luting3]

Simple road conditions and low speed only.

[@carolinecarr56]

Is this the news yall should be posting at this time..? Dusty CNN

[@Ibthe4th]

Why am I watching "news" sponsored commercials?

[@bullpup1337]

why are you asking US?

[@Ibthe4th]

@bullpup1337 - I'm not asking you. It's a rhetorical question. The question is, why is a news organization pedaling advertorials. It's a rhetorical question because the answer is always the same... Money. Ya follow me, genius?

[@bullpup1337]

@@Ibthe4th yes, this was a rhetorical question. Your original question, however, was just stupid.

[@EJWash57]

This is "modern technology"? Pfft! My wife has driving my car - when I'm behind the wheel - for decades!

[@ShaneBro]

So now the police have to know the make a model of cars that are allowed to do this? That is not alright. And I don't care if it is legal, using the touch screen to pay games or watch videos, that is a slippery slope.

[@TWYLAHCARTER]

pls shout out hunt middle school😊 MR. Ross class

[@bukurie6861]

Congratulation for your design❤

[@MAXlMUS]

Tezla be like: 🤡

[@theodorehaskins3756]

So let’s be clear here, this is not autonomous driving, this is a joke, as Tesla cars can drive anywhere, and at highway speeds today, not tomorrow, but today, and the only reason they will not tell you, you can take your hands off of the wheel is, because of government regulations, and the fact that there is a tremendous amount of risk involved in doing that, particularly since the regulations have not changed. So not just Tesla, but all cars in this category that are equipped with some type driver assistance (ADAS) systems, will have to demonstrate a level of confidence that the vehicles are safer than the average driver, and in the case of Tesla, and others who are pursuing self driving/autonomous driving cars, that level is elevated to a higher level of confidence in order to convince regulators to change the law. So we all know that the current regulations requires that you have a licensed driver at the wheel at all times while the vehicle is driving on public highways/streets/roads, and so it would be the height of insanity for a car company to tell folks that they can drive hands-free, which is what GM did, knowing full well that most people who can afford that level of driver assistance would never just simply not maintain control of their vehicles, they just wouldn’t do it, and not only that, think about the restrictions both GM and Mercedes put on the drivers by telling them that these cars can only be driven that way on certain mapped or Geo-fenced highways. So what happens if you get into the neighborhood? These systems are effectively shut down, locked out, blocked out, and you can’t even activate them. So is GM taking a risk? You damn right they are, and so I don’t see any reason Tesla should take such a risk, particularly since the regulations are clear, that you must have a licensed driver who is ultimate responsible for what the car is doing, and no matter under what conditions it’s driving in. Capeesh! Cheers 🥂

[@BryFiConnections]

If you get in an accident because of the car who is to blame, the driver that took their hands off the steering wheel or the car manufacturers.

[@superbmediacontentcreator]

You own it, you're in the driver's seat, you're in command, you're responsible. I bet the list of Mercedes disclaimers operational releases and liability wavers comes bound in volumes on this one.

[@ziyon4423]

The reason why you can't find peace to the Lord is peace

[@pbrigham]

Is this crap that you cal autonomous? I was expecting to see it drive in the city with traffic, traffic lights, etc. This is completely ridiculous, how much Mercedes payed for this add ?

[@OniSamaGin]

Some people like [name brand] because they pay more for advertisement.

[@philjans1]

GEEZ it’s limited! I’ll keep my Tesla’s FSD thank you!

[@shazebkazi2376]

😊

[@largedoglover99]

Dangerous

[@kaniksu3]

Let's see......only under 40 mph, only during daylight, only if it is not raining, only on designated r oads, only $2500/yr? They left out one last condition.....only if the driver/owner is stupid enough to pay through the nose for this limited functionality. Maybe they'll give a discount for signing up for autopay?

[@Zripas]

● It operates only on geofenced, precision mapped, limited access highways ● It operates only at speeds of 40 MPH and below ● It operates only in the same lane-no lane changes ● It operates only with a lead vehicle within 100 meters ahead ● It operates only in clear weather-no rain or snow ● It operates only with no direct sun on the cameras ● It operates only if the driver doesn’t avert his gaze from ahead for more than five seconds ● It operates only outside of tunnels ● It operates only with an internet connection

[@IbnBahtuta]

If you are already paying attention, why do you need a pseudo self-driving part of the time car. Wake me up when we crack fusion in 30 years and full self-driving will still not be fit for purpose. According to musk he's had full self-driving for years, just watch his videos. Cybertruck anyone? 🤣

[@user-zj5xr5co6f]

Falta remedios hospitais de faixa de gaza

[@Paul-lm5gv]

*WHY would any sane person trust their life and the lives of their loved ones to a freakin computer?*

[@knightsnight5929]

Yep, I am never going to go on a plane...... 43,000 people died on the roads in the US last year, and a computer was responsible for ZERO of those deaths

[@mikafiltenborg7572]

Human drivers kill 1,500,000 people on planet Earth every year. Computers will help (a lot). No drunkdrivers ect.

[@ecurewitz]

What can possibly go wrong

[@ConradDwight-wm8yt]

These vehicles are not safe! To many variables that can happen they all need to be removed from the market!

[@DigDug_The1975]

AGREEED. Look at all the Tesla’s that end up under transports. Elon should be held accountable for this unsafe technology. This is NOT a feature, it’s a fatal accident waiting to happen.

[@SteveXNYC]

No, No, No. If you can't drive stay away from cars.

[@Tri.dawg1]

All of that will never be able in the Deep South 😂😂

[@JasonDrvmz]

It’s funny how so many people are willing to give their lives and freedoms over the whatever the new narrative is Lmaooo 😂🤦🏽‍♂️

[@ricksimon9867]

You have two eyes. The car can have dozens of sensors. Only a child thinks that people will still drive in twenty years. Except motorbikes of course; they cannot be autonomous.

[@JasonDrvmz]

@@ricksimon9867 that’s you, I like to drive

[@ricksimon9867]

@@JasonDrvmz Did you even read my post? I said nothing about what anyone likes or doesn't like. I said that the computer is better at it. _

[@JasonDrvmz]

@@ricksimon9867 I don’t care about that though, you aren’t gonna force something on everyone else just because you think it’s “better”. What happens to race car drivers and street car culture?

[@ricksimon9867]

@@JasonDrvmz I merely predict. What I want or don't want is irrelevant. You won't be able to afford insurance when studies show that human drivers make ten times more mistakes than self-driving cars. Simple as that. _

[@Paul-lm5gv]

*WHY would any sane person trust their life and the lives of their loved ones to a freakin computer at 70 mph? Or even 40 mph?*

[@DynaCatlovesme]

We can have autonomous, completely safe vehicles, but we never will. The free enterprise, capitalist system cannot get there from here. Humans will have to change and adapt to the transportation system, which they won't do until they have to. The government needs to set uniform standards for systems and support 'smart roads' that engage in two-way communication with the vehicles that travel on them, and there needs to be one computer system controlling all vehicles in proximity of each other. People will need to give up on owning vehicles and instead rely on calling for an appropriate vehicle to meet their needs as the needs arise. Most roads will need to be closed to foot travel, and roads where pedestrians and vehicles can meet must be restricted to slow speeds. It can work, but it never will!

[@embroiledalive5232]

Well, everything that you suggested would make the transition easier and safer but I agree that people in this country are not ready to make those changes. No, we will half step it towards something almost as good and almost as safe and almost as efficient.

[@HamzahSaman]

Talk about the war.

[@tambokavz]

Mmmmh, there’s a war!

[@dirtballshagg]

The drive tested you

[@dirtballshagg]

Lmmfao

[@toddanonymous5295]

When you get your new electric vehicle, make sure that you don't use the heater in the winter. I remember a few years ago when hundreds of cars were stranded on the interstate in a blizzard . Imagine all those frozen bodies when the plows finally get through. And enjoy your new electric pick up truck. Just don't try and haul anything except maybe a bicycle. Be sure you don't try and charge your vehicle when the authorities say not to. As our grid capacity is reduced, rationed electricity and brown outs will become common place. We can be just like the third world. Then again , the left want to develop their 15 minute cities. We can be just like China. The slaves only have to take the elevator to the ground floor to put in a hard days work. I have an even better idea. Lets elect fewer lawyers and more engineers. If we can survive another year of this incompetent administration, maybe we should try it.

[@butchcassidy9625]

OMG, you had to bring up that you can't put the seat back or move your piston in the seat to look in the back? Why would you even suggest that it should even be an option? How old are you? 12? You should not be test driving cars. As if that's a bad thing to have in the car".. 😳 ooh I can't put the seat back boo woo Jesus what are 12 years old? 🤦.

[@JRR31984]

GO FATHER DEMOCRATS

[@Morzanith]

Under 40 mph. Completely useless in 90% of America.

[@tiboregoldberger6817]

Blah blah blah blah blah blah 0:15

[@mhmg0]

I don’t think this is good

[@thegrumpydragon7601]

Meh

[@760HorsePower]

Slava Russia, glory to the great Putin

[@ocean4332]

Эти несколько марок автомобилей, привезены из Германии, это не американские марки. Где сейчас все марки лимузинов 1970х годов? Спросите у Байдена и Трампа.

[@luke9361]

Ill probably loot one

[@georgemoncayo8313]

Jesus said "So it will be at the end of the age, the angels will come forth and take out the wicked from among the righteous, and will throw them into the furnace of fire, in that place there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth." Matthew 13:49-50. Jesus also said "You are my friends if you do what I command you." John 15:14. Jesus taught that the only way to be saved is to choose him as your Lord and Master, repent and believe that he died for the sins of his people on the cross see John 14:6.

[@xiaoka]

Jeebus said “thou shalt not touch the steering wheel when in Drive Pilot mode.”

[@Morzanith]

Jesus said "stop posting religious nonsense".

[@Thomas83KO]

May you read a real (science) book! The bible didn't give you Internet or Glas fibre connection, nor WiFi or 4G/5G nor it didn't give you your cell phone, or not even light bulbs and electric current to run all this... No it was science, the scientists and engineering processes behind all of it!

[@13BGunBunny]

@@Morzanith Do you have a video of that?

[@georgemoncayo8313]

@13bgunbunny46 even non Christian historians admit that the new testament is by far the best attested work of Antiquity out of all the documents of the ancient world moron. Only reason people reject Jesus is cause they love their sin and wanna suppress the truth Romans 1 Ĝods word says that but it also says you won't have an excuse on judgment day. Fool.