Car drives itself

Creation date: 24 January 2006

The Honda Accord ADAS automatically speeds up and slows down - and even steers around bends.

All the driver has to do is gently nudge the wheel every 10 seconds reports the Mirror.

Honda spokesman Graham Avent said: "The Advanced Driver Assist System (ADAS) doesn't replace the driver - you can't climb into the back seat for a nap! But it keeps you in your lane and at a safe speed on motorways.

"It makes long journeys much less tiring and will prevent some accidents by reducing driver error. It's the biggest step forward in safety since the airbag."