Question to the Department for Transport:

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment he made of the consumer education requirements that will be required to ensure that drivers using Automated Lane Keeping System technology (ALKS) (a) understand the limitations of that technology and (b) are aware of their responsibilities when using ALKS vehicles.

The Government is clear that drivers must be properly educated so they understand their responsibilities as well as the limitations of ALKS technology in their vehicle to ensure its safe use. The Department for Transport carried out a Call for Evidence last summer seeking views on rules to ensure safe use of ALKS. The Department will be working closely with the Driver & Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) to communicate these rules using the Highway Code, and with manufacturers to ensure there are clear messages about system capability and materials to understand how to use it.