A speedy consultation process has been launched by the Government to assess the feasibility of allowing self-driving cars on UK motorways as early as next year.
What does it mean for drivers? You could be changing lanes next to vehicles where the ‘driver’ is sending text messages or watching a video. If your car has autopilot technology, there may come a day when you decide to try it. How will you feel about trusting your car to predict the behaviour of other road users or assess conditions?
The Government is keen for the UK to be an early adopter of self-drive technology, but at what cost?
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