Glossary / General

hands free driving

6 Episode Mentions
Too Afraid to Ask

It means the car can drive itself for a while, so you don’t have to hold the wheel.

Technical Definition

Hands free driving refers to automated systems that allow the driver to keep their hands off the wheel for a period, typically while maintaining control of speed and lane position.

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"And the only thing I want to say about super cruise hands free driving is it works great on the highway. It's my favorite hands free driving system to date."

2026 Volvo V60 Cross Country Test: Why Auto Journalists Love Wagons America on the Road 18:08

"...Ford made a big splash with its announcement of eyes off hands-free driving coming in 2028 on that $30,000 pickup..."

Jan. 10, 2026 | Weekend Drive: CES 2026 recap; autonomy's future; Hyundai’s humanoid robot push Automotive News Daily Drive 02:19

"gains hands-free driving for the first time. This is similar to what I think Ford and GM have, because it operates on interstate highways, at least some of them, many of them, and so it's a step..."

Smart Driving Cars episode 410- MIT Karl Iagnemma Forum, Artemis II, Waymo, Subaru, Tesla & more Smart Driving Cars Podcast 20:04

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Chevrolet Tahoe Chevrolet Suburban Ford F-150 Ford Edge Ford Mustang Ford Expedition

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