The Tylt is focused on debates and conversations around news, current events and pop culture. Given that most Americans seem to still be uncomfortable with the idea of giving up their control behind the wheel, tech and car companies should prioritize vehicles that utilize semi-autonomous technology rather than becoming fully driverless. There’s no need for cars to be fully autonomous in order for the public to reap possible benefits. In an interview with the Wharton School, Schwartz comments: Schwartz, driverless cars are a legitimate reason for concern. Otherwise, the many benefits of autonomous vehicles could be reversed.Īccording to engineer and author of the new book “No One at the Wheel: Driverless Cars and the Road of the Future” Samuel I. People must be willing to change their behavior and adapt when the time is right.
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With talks of driverless fleets and driverless motorcycles swirling, perhaps drivers will be more inclined to treat driving as something they do on occasion, rather than a daily necessity.
Unfortunately, autonomous vehicles have already failed customers, leading to a number of injuries and fatalities.įor those who simply love driving and don’t want to give it up, Fortune’s Gene Munster has an encouraging perspective: According to Lesh:Įven so, according to AAA, the majority of Americans are still nervous to ride in self-driving cars.Īlthough many drivers are willing to use semi-autonomous tools that offer help with parking and staying in a single lane, many people remain wary of autonomous technology. Beyond that, autonomous vehicles could also make huge strides in reducing traffic congestion, lowering fuel consumption, and increased access to transportation for disabled groups.ĪARP’s Katherine Skiba and Tim Appel referred to Matthew Lesh of Comet Mobility for insight. If drivers are replaced by computers-programmed and ready to take on the unexpected-everyone would be collectively safer.
According to, the number one cause of traffic accidents is driver error. Self-driving cars offer a host of benefits.
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