The self-driving car may be the future of locomotion -- but is it safe?
Would you give up control? Per AAA survey, 75% would be afraid to ride in self-driving car. https://t.co/MkyNwzrYBJ pic.twitter.com/DPar0OE2Qn
— Marshall Doney (@AAACEODoney) March 7, 2016
The world's biggest automakers are all working on autonomous cars to some degree or another, but the vast majority of American drivers don't feel that they are safe.
"With the rapid advancement towards autonomous vehicles, American drivers may be hesitant to give up full control," said John Nielsen, AAA’s managing director of Automotive Engineering and Repair. "What Americans may not realize is that the building blocks towards self-driving cars are already in today’s vehicles and the technology is constantly improving and well-trusted by those who have experienced it."
Nielson is referring to "semi-autonomous" features, like lane-keeping assistance, self-parking, and most importantly, automatic emergency braking (AEB).
More than 60 percent of drivers, even those who don't trust fully self-driving cars, say they want AEB on their next car -- and traffic safety organizations agree.
Just last week, 20 automakers made a commitment to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety to make AEB a standard feature on all new models by 2022.
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