A Wall Street Journal opinion piece challenges recent criticism of advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), arguing that technology shouldn't be blamed when drivers fail to use it properly. The author, a Super Cruise user across three Cadillac vehicles, contends that ADAS has prevented thousands of accidents that go unreported in media coverage focused on technology failures.

While acknowledging driver confusion with hands-free systems, the piece emphasizes that ADAS remains an assistance tool, not a replacement for driver responsibility. The author points to National Highway Traffic Safety Administration data showing nearly 50% of 2023 car accident fatalities involved unbelted passengers, suggesting driver negligence poses a greater safety risk than technological shortcomings.

The opinion piece reframes the ADAS debate, arguing that manufacturers shouldn't be faulted for providing safety features that drivers choose not to learn or use. By highlighting the gap between reported accidents and prevented ones, the author suggests media coverage may be creating an imbalanced narrative about automotive safety technology's effectiveness and reliability.