The pros and cons of driverless cars

 

As car technology continues to evolve at an unprecedented pace, driverless cars, also known as autonomous vehicles (AVs), have emerged as a prominent symbol of vehicle innovation. As an emerging technology AVs are a recent addition to the mainstream society, but they continue to permeate into other sectors and industries which value automation and efficiency. AVs are not that different from conventional cars. What makes them different is a slew of advanced sensors, cameras, lidar radars coupled with advanced street mapping and artificial intelligence. This technology is set to completely revolutionize the way we commute. However, like any groundbreaking technology, driverless cars come with their own set of advantages and disadvantages. Below, we explore the pros and cons of this emerging technology.

The pros and cons of driverless cars

 

Pros of Driverless Cars

  1. Increased Safety

One of the most significant advantages of driverless cars and one that has been touted by electric car manufacturers and law makers has always been safety. A large-scale adoption of autonomous vehicles has the potential to reduce up to 98% of all vehicle accidents. As according to U.S. General Services Administration Office of Motor Vehicle Management roughly 98% of all car crashes are caused by human error. Since autonomous vehicles are designed to adhere to traffic rules, maintain safe distances, and react faster to unexpected situations than human drivers they effectively eliminate the human error risk from practically any commute. This change is set to a substantial decrease in road accidents, saving lives and reducing injuries.

  1. Reduced Traffic Congestion

One of the other benefits of AVs is that they have the ability to communicate with each other, instantly optimizing routes and traffic flows. By eliminating human behaviors like sudden lane changes, not indicating when the vehicle is turning or changing lanes, panic braking, traveling in the wrong lane or aggressive driving, driverless cars could help ease traffic congestion in urban areas, making commutes more efficient and less stressful.

  1. Accessibility

For those of us that are unable to drive do to various medical ailments or the elderly, driverless technology can open up a new world of freedom and independence. With autonomous vehicles people who were once limited by their disabilities can enjoy greater mobility and participating more fully in society.

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