From bdca89724833af06e85955816463247c82ba46ee Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Adeeb Shihadeh Date: Mon, 25 May 2026 16:56:57 -0700 Subject: [PATCH] docs: update DM description (#38089) --- docs/SAFETY.md | 4 ++-- 1 file changed, 2 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/docs/SAFETY.md b/docs/SAFETY.md index 25815e3372..0a662ac6cd 100644 --- a/docs/SAFETY.md +++ b/docs/SAFETY.md @@ -4,8 +4,8 @@ openpilot is an Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) and Automated Lane Centering (ALC) Like other ACC and ALC systems, openpilot is a failsafe passive system and it requires the driver to be alert and to pay attention at all times. -In order to enforce driver alertness, openpilot includes a driver monitoring feature -that alerts the driver when distracted. +To assist the driver in maintaining alertness, openpilot includes a driver monitoring feature +that alerts when it detects driver distraction. However, even with an attentive driver, we must make further efforts for the system to be safe. We repeat, **driver alertness is necessary, but not sufficient, for openpilot to be