Can We Rely on Driverless Cars to Be Safe?

Can We Rely on Driverless Cars to Be Safe?

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According to Kelley Blue Book, truly driverless cars remain theoretical. Further, there are no cars currently on our roads in which the drivers can even remove their hands from the wheel – except under exacting conditions. This makes the question of “are these vehicles safe” challenging to answer. Let’s take a closer look. Categorizing Driverless Cars Self-driving cars are divided into two groups that include driver support and autonomous systems. Systems that offer driver support take some of the load off the driver, and examples include: Assistance with lane-keepingAdaptive (or intelligent) cruise controlHands-free capabilities Autonomous systems, on the other hand, don’t require a driver’s assistance. There are no vehicles on our roads that are truly autonomous, but there is a rideshare project in the beginning stages. Levels of Autonomy There…
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