The use of autonomous vehicles is becoming increasingly widespread around the world. So what is the situation in Turkey? How suitable are the conditions for autonomous vehicles in our country?
Automotive technology continues its course of development by evolving day by day. One of the fastest growing processes is the proliferation of autonomous vehicles and autonomous driving. For example especially the USA and China There are autonomous taxis that have started operating and being used in some countries.
These vehicles monitor objects through sensors and cameras. in accordance with traffic rules They have mobility. They pick up passengers and take them to their destination, completely driverless. The experience of many people who use it seems positive.
Technology is evolving in this direction, so what steps are countries taking?
It is planned to increase the use of vehicles that offer better performance with the contribution of artificial intelligence technology in Europe in the coming years. Germany and France in Europe, autonomous vehicles While they are the leading countries in the field, the UK is also trying to accelerate the autonomous driving process with regulations and permits.
The USA and China are already ahead in this regard, and services such as autonomous driving and autonomous taxi are becoming increasingly common. Additionally, Japan is also on the subject of autonomous vehicles. one of the leading countries and one of the first countries to legally allow autonomous vehicles on the roads.
Testing phases are ongoing
Otorapor Auto Expertise officials reminded that Cruise autonomous taxis have been tested in certain regions of the USA for a while, and that the authorities have no in case of traffic chaos They underline that it is a matter of curiosity what path they will follow.
Reminding that autonomous driving vehicles emit sound waves too small to be perceived by the human ear and that they can measure sound waves, Otorapor Auto Expertise officials stated that the system working with cameras; They emphasized that it detects signs, pedestrians, living and inanimate objects on the road, and underlined that this is important for safety.
So what is the situation in Turkey?
Autonomous vehicle use started after the first test drive in Turkey in 2021. However, it is not yet as common as in the USA, Japan or China. Again with level 3 Autonomous vehicles up to conditional automation are also available in our country.
Level 3, that is, conditional automation, is where the vehicle can follow the road and drive itself, but the driver for security reasons The level at which the steering wheel and pedals must be touched at regular intervals.
After level 3, the fully autonomous driving experience begins. However, this has not yet been achieved by countries such as Japan, France, Germany, USA and China. except a few countries not used.
One of the reasons why autonomous driving is not yet widespread in Turkey is that the roads are not yet ready. It is not suitable for autonomous driving. However, the Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure has important steps in this regard.
In order to create intelligent transportation systems (AUS) The Ministry takes steps to make the existing infrastructure suitable for “autonomous driving”, and in this context, coordinates all studies related to ITS, which aims to provide sustainable, efficient, comfortable and safe transportation services in cities, making legislative arrangementscarries out many studies to determine strategies and policies.
Which car models stand out in autonomy?
So which vehicles and models use this technology? Here are some of the vehicles with autonomous driving:
BMW: 2021 BMW 2 series Coupe, BMW 4 series, i3,X1, X2, Z4, X3, X4, X5, X6, X7
Mercedes-Benz: 2021 Mercedes-AMG GT, Mercedes-Benz G series, Mercedes-Benz Sprinter
Tesla: 2021 Tesla model 3, model S, model X, model Y
Acura: 2021 Acura ILX, 2021 Acura LDX, 2021 Acura TL
Alfa Romeo: 2021 Alfa Romeo Giulia, 2021 Alfa Romeo Stelvio
Audi: 2021 Audi A4, A5, A6, A7, A8, E-tron, Q3, Q5, Q7, Q8
It was prepared by Otorapor Oto Ekspertiz, which has more than 300 dealers across Turkey.