SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DRIVER ASSISTANCE

The invention relates to a driver assistance system for a vehicle. The driver assistance system includes a sensor module communicatively coupled to one or more sensors, a processor (214), and a storage device storing (208) instructions executable by the processor to, responsive to detecting an entry condition, disengage control of the vehicle by a driver of the vehicle, and engage autopilot of the vehicle upon detecting a leading vehicle in front of the vehicle. The instructions are further executable to follow the leading vehicle at a threshold separation until detecting an exit condition.