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If GM sticks to the timeline it recently announced, drivers can expect to see the \u201cnot Level-3\u201d self-driving system make its debut in the 2029 model year Cadillac Escalade IQ<\/a>, which is scheduled to come out in 2028. The system is unlikely to cover the current full SuperCruise range, though the number of roads it covers is expected to expand over time. The number of vehicles the upcoming system is available in will also expand beyond the Escalade IQ, eventually covering most if not all of GM\u2019s lineup.<\/p>\n As for its capabilities, the system will know your route and stick to it. Which likely means it will make turns and take highway exits as needed. It will be capable of automatically changing lanes to overtake, or allow faster vehicles to pass, just like SuperCruise currently does. Drivers will also be able to initiate lane changes should they wish to get involved.<\/p>\n But from the sounds of things, they won\u2019t have to get involved too often. The idea of the system is to give those traveling by car their \u201ctime back.\u201d Which sounds like there will be minimal input on any driver\u2019s part when the system is engaged. However, there are a few caveats.<\/p>\n GM doesn\u2019t currently want you to fall asleep behind the wheel, or anywhere else in the vehicle. From what we were told, a driver will need to be present in the driver\u2019s seat at all times when the vehicle is in motion. That driver must also be prepared to take over at any time, though the vehicle will alert you when it expects you to take charge. This doesn\u2019t necessarily mean you need to be on constant alert. Just as Level 2 self-driving can mean you don\u2019t have to touch the wheel<\/a> or pedals for hours, the upcoming system will likely mean the same thing when it comes to putting your eyes on the road. So you could theoretically read a book when the system is active.<\/p>\n Despite asking, Autonotion couldn\u2019t get an answer on if you\u2019ll be free to use your phone or not beyond a suggestion that GM will defer to local laws. The chances are, if you go past a cop with a phone in your hands saying \u201cmy vehicle was driving itself\u201d may not get you out of a ticket. So you may still have to wait for actual legislation changes before you go hands on with a personal device.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" GM recently announced it will be debuting a Level 3 self-driving system in 2028, but it turns out that may … <\/p>\n