New Vehicles to Be Rated on How They Make Drivers Stay Alert

New Vehicles to Be Rated on How They Make Drivers Stay Alert
Cars wait at a red light during rush hour at the Las Vegas Strip in Las Vegas on April 22, 2021. John Locher/AP Photo
The Associated Press
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DETROIT—Two organizations that influence many Americans’ automobile buying decisions will begin rating vehicles on how well they track behavior of motorists who use partially automated driver-assist systems.

Consumer Reports and the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety say the ratings will factor into scores for new models starting this year. Automobile buyers often turn to both groups to judge the safety of vehicles.