Know Before You Drive Act

HR 7377, the "Know Before You Drive Act," requires vehicle manufacturers and dealers to clearly explain the capabilities and limitations of partially automated driving systems to consumers. It prohibits misleading claims (like calling partial automation "fully autonomous") and mandates plain-language notices at the time of sale, detailing what drivers must monitor (e.g., object detection, system failures), plus updates for software changes affecting performance. The bill also adds new labeling requirements to vehicle information sheets, specifying operational conditions (like weather or road types) and whether driver supervision is needed. These rules apply to all manufacturers selling vehicles with such systems in the U.S., enforced by NHTSA and the FTC.