Route E314 an original scene took place between Hauthalen and Lummen. The driver’s vehicle continued to drive for several miles ONLY on autopilot. Having fallen asleep, the driver could not handle the steering. Chances are for him, as well as for other motorists, that no accident deserves pity!

Drowsy driving

A car driving down the highway at 50 km/h is never a good sign. Technical problem, worried driverall options are possible. On the E314 in Flanders, the driver lost consciousness while driving. Drivers tried to make him react with signals, but without success. But the craziest thing about this story is that the car traveled 25 km at low speed. The reasons for this are unlikely ? systems” Lane assistant “and speed controller were activated. These driver aids allowed the car to travel this distance. Therefore, the car remained between the lines drawn on the ground, maintaining a moderate speed.

All’s well that ends well !

It is not easy to stop a sleeping driver and a car that does what it wants! ” Other drivers called us, which indicated that the driver was lying with his head back in the car. ” explained Jerry Peters federal police. Police intervention allowed the car to stop after this easy chase. Fortunately, there was no accident and the driver was ejected from the car. They took him to the hospital, the driver spent in his forties in-depth examinations. The investigation will determine whether his sleep was caused by taking drugs or simply natural fatigue.