RIVIAN DRIVER+ HIGHWAY ASSIST UPDATED 2024 REVIEW

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This updated review of Rivian's Driver+ Highway Assist, tested under rainy conditions with the 2024.11.2 software update, reveals significant improvements but persistent challenges. The system now handles lane changes more smoothly and no longer attempts to exit at curves, enhancing overall usability. However, the reviewer notes that merging traffic and navigating sharp curves remain areas where Driver+ struggles, sometimes leading to uncomfortable proximity with other vehicles or hesitant acceleration/deceleration. While the system is deemed a significant stress-reducer for long highway drives and heavy traffic, it's not on par with Tesla's Autopilot or FSD. The reviewer concludes that for the average owner, Rivian's system offers more than sufficient functionality, especially with the added automatic re-engagement after lane changes.