I read an AP1 post that was written by some guy who is a pilot. I don't remember all the details, but he said when pilots use autopilots in planes that they keep their hands on the controls. So, it was his recommendation that drivers keep their hands on the wheel until they get used to using AP. I just rest my hand on the wheel without actually steering. It makes it a lot easier to interpret what AP is doing and know when to take over. That being said, I still get the nag screen because I will start talking with my hands while on the phone or with a passenger without realizing that I'm no longer holding the wheel.
Just resting your hand on the wheel makes it a lot easier to interpret what's happening and take control if needed than trying to watch the road and the wheel at the same time. I drive about 50 miles a day; half on interstate and the other half local roads.
I probably put 40 miles on AP and disengage maybe 4 times a day due to steering errors. Of course I'm not counting disengagements to change lanes on local roads, stop signs, etc.
Just resting your hand on the wheel makes it a lot easier to interpret what's happening and take control if needed than trying to watch the road and the wheel at the same time. I drive about 50 miles a day; half on interstate and the other half local roads.
I probably put 40 miles on AP and disengage maybe 4 times a day due to steering errors. Of course I'm not counting disengagements to change lanes on local roads, stop signs, etc.