Driver's license written test question bank, effective 2026-03-09

53. Which of the following is incorrect regarding provisions on autonomous driving systems?

  1. ①The Road Traffic Act stipulates that “driving” does not include the use of an autonomous driving system in accordance with the original use of motor vehicles and horses.
  2. ②The prohibition of using a mobile phone does not apply to drivers driving a vehicle operated under an autonomous driving system.
  3. ③The traffic penalty for a driver who fails to respond promptly to the take-over request from the autonomous driving system is a fee of KRW 40,000.
  4. ④An “autonomous driving system” encompasses a variety of automated apparatus, software, and peripheral devices that allow a vehicle to move by recognizing and judging the surroundings and road information without the manipulation of the driver or a passenger.
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Answer ①

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