driver-controlled
[/ˈdraɪvər kənˈtroʊld/]
adjective
controlado pelo motorista
1. Operated or managed directly by a person operating a vehicle; requiring manual intervention by the driver rather than being automated
The driver-controlled braking system allows the operator to have full authority over deceleration.
O sistema de frenagem controlado pelo motorista permite que o operador tenha controle total sobre a desaceleração.
2. In technology and vehicles, systems that depend on human input and decision-making rather than autonomous operation
Most commercial trucks still rely on driver-controlled steering mechanisms.
A maioria dos caminhões comerciais ainda depende de mecanismos de direção controlados pelo motorista.
This term is primarily used in technical and automotive contexts in both Brazil and the USA. It reflects the ongoing transition from manual vehicle operation to autonomous systems, with 'driver-controlled' often used to emphasize human agency and responsibility in vehicle operation, particularly important in safety documentation and legal liability discussions.
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