Rivian Rolls Out New ‘Universal Hands-Free’ Driving Feature
Rivian Universal Hands-Free expands hands-free driving to millions of miles, marking a major step in Rivian’s autonomy roadmap.
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Rivian Rolls Out New ‘Universal Hands-Free’ Driving Feature
Rivian Universal Hands-Free Expands Driver Assistance Rivian Universal Hands-Free is officially rolling out to second-generation R1 vehicles, giving owners a new hands-free driving option across a massive stretch of North American roads. The update answers a question many Rivian drivers have been asking: where and how can hands-free driving actually work today? According to Rivian, the feature supports more than 3.5 million miles of roads across the United States and Canada. These include highways and select surface streets, provided lane markings are clearly visible. Drivers can remove their hands from the wheel, but must stay alert and ready to take control at all times. The system is classified as advanced driver assistance, not autonomy. Rivian is positioning this update as a meaningful step forward, while stopping short of promising full self-driving. For many owners, it marks the most noticeable leap yet in everyday usability. Credit: Rivian How Rivian Universal Hands-Free Actually…
