AUTOMATED DRIVING SYSTEM WITH INTEGRATED HANDS-ON AND HANDS-OFF MODES

An automated driving system integrates hands-on and hands-off operational modes for vehicles. The system receives a request from a driver to enable the automated driving system, determines the availability of an adaptive cruise control system, and activates the adaptive cruise control system if available. The system monitors the vehicle's location to determine if the vehicle is on a mapped road. If the vehicle is on a mapped road, the system displays an indication to the driver and operates in a hands-off mode. If the vehicle is not on a mapped road, the system displays an indication to the driver and operates in a hands-on mode. The system also monitors the driver's hand position on the steering wheel and provides feedback accordingly. Additionally, the system includes features for monitoring driver attentiveness and transitioning between operational modes based on road conditions and sensor data.