EVs Involved in Rear-End Collisions Due to Overreliance on Driver Assistance

Recently, a rear-end collision occurred near the entrance of Tunnel No. 1 at Dachangchong on the Xudu-Xiangyang Expressway heading toward Guiyang. The driver of the involved new-energy vehicle relied entirely on the vehicle's driver-assistance system throughout the journey, failing to maintain adequate attention and a safe following distance, which caused the car to crash directly into a large vehicle ahead. The accident resulted in damage to both vehicles and injuries to the occupants. Currently, intelligent driving systems available on the market remain within the scope of driver assistance and do not possess full self-driving capabilities. When using these features, drivers must keep their hands on the steering wheel at all times, closely monitor road conditions, and be ready to take immediate manual control when necessary. Particularly before activating driver-assistance functions on complex road segments such as highways, drivers should thoroughly understand the system’s operational logic and usage limitations.