Originally published: Insurance Business Magazine, 23 July 2025
A recent analysis by AAMI has revealed that a notable portion of Australian motorists are choosing to disable advanced safety features in their vehicles.
The 2025 AAMI Crash Index, which surveyed over 2,000 drivers and reviewed more than 480,000 insurance claims, found that one in five drivers reported turning off at least one Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) in their cars.
ADAS technology – which includes functions such as automatic emergency braking, lane departure warnings, and adaptive cruise control – is designed to reduce the likelihood and severity of accidents.
However, the study indicated that the adoption of these features is not universal, with many drivers opting out of their use.
The research was conducted by Pureprofile in June 2025 and included a representative sample of drivers aged 18 and over. Additional state-specific data is available upon request.
