Argumentative Essay On Driverless Cars Advantages And Disadvantages

Throughout recent years advances in technology has changed the concept of driverless cars from a fantasy to an attainable goal. There are many positive results that could arise due to the implementation of autonomous cars. However, there is also a number of negative side effects of this new technology. There are several advantages that encourage the implementation of driverless cars. Some of the most notable advantages are increased safety and convenience as well as decreased financial costs for businesses and decreased negative environmental impact.[1][2] Nevertheless, there are some drawbacks as well. The major disadvantages are the chance that the public may not accept driverless cars, ethical problems, job loss, and the ease at which the cars can be hacked. [3][4][5] One of the most profound advantages of driverless cars is an increase in safety. …show more content…
One such disadvantage is the public acceptance of driverless cars. In order for driverless cars to become the normal mode of transportation, the general public must be at least somewhat accepting of the idea. Pew Research Center conducted a survey of Americans on the subject, and according to the survey, 54% of Americans expressed some worry about these cars.[3] This survey also shows that there are more people who are not at all enthusiastic than very enthusiastic. This shows that there are still many people who are apprehensive to the idea of driverless cars. Another disadvantage of driverless cars is the ethical dilemmas that can potentially occur. For instance, if a self-driving car is in a situation where either the passenger dies or a pedestrian dies, there may not be a clear moral answer. To simulate some of the moral dilemmas that could occur, researchers at MIT have created online application that gives scenarios where you have to decide if the passenger(s) or pedestrian(s) survive.