while the IHS recommends cars with automated safety features right now the agency doesn't see any benefit from automation focused on convenience like hands-free driving we're concerned that drivers will become over reliant on them even if a system works well most of the time the driver may not be prepared to take over in an emergency situation Regulators have investigated handsfree systems from Tesla and Ford after fatal crashes and while driverless cars are hitting the road in some cities your car is probably still a long ways off from being able to drive itself everywhere