The IIHS conducted a study of Tesla's Autopilot and Volvo's Pilot Assist systems to examine driver behavior when using partial automation.

Drivers are more likely to engage in non-driving activities, such as checking their phones or eating a sandwich, when using partial automation systems, with some easily skirting rules set to limit distractions,

Not everyone enjoys driving, after all, and the idea of freeing up the occupant to read their emails or watch a movie as their car grinds its way to their job led to billions in investments and a whole heck of a lot of GPU sales.

The latest studies show that drivers quickly master tricks to keep safety systems running while undergoing distractions like grooming and phone use.

New data from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) confirms that most drivers are likely to multitask and get distracted if their vehicles are equipped with partial automation software.