This memo addresses the current advancement of self-driving cars. Autonomous cars are progressing at a much faster rate than people anticipate. The introduction of self-driving cars to the public could happen within the near future. The transportation system will transform as autonomous vehicles are integrated on the road. This memo discusses the current state of self-driving cars, examines the safety and mobility benefits, new guidelines, acceptance of autonomous vehicles, and ends with a conclusion. Background Around the 1960s the first attempts at creating a safer space for drivers was to develop an electronic highway system (Nguyen, 2016). Due to the high cost that a project like this would require, the ideas were dismissed. This did
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As a person’s capacity to safely drive diminishes, a lack of mobility can lead to lower quality of life and health (ITE Journal, 2013). Social isolation can occur when they are unable to interact with their friends and family. The inability to access medical services or shop for themselves can lead to deterioration of physical and emotional health. Autonomous vehicles will be able to address these areas and improve one’s quality of life.
For those with disabilities, the reasons that may keep them from driving may limit their use of public transportation. Also, for those who live in more rural areas, the public transportation system may be unable to take them where they need to go. Self-driving vehicles will allow for older citizens and those with disabilities to gain independence through mobility. …show more content…
Many people are still hesitant in accepting these new forms of transportation. In recent survey done by the Kelley Blue Book auto-rating company, a little more than half of its participants wanted to retain full control of their vehicles even if it wasn’t as safe as an autonomous vehicle. From this same survey, it was also shown that around 60 percent of its respondents knew little about self-driving cars and did not believe that they would see a day when all cars were fully autonomous in their lifetime (Halsey and Laris,
As a person’s capacity to safely drive diminishes, a lack of mobility can lead to lower quality of life and health (ITE Journal, 2013). Social isolation can occur when they are unable to interact with their friends and family. The inability to access medical services or shop for themselves can lead to deterioration of physical and emotional health. Autonomous vehicles will be able to address these areas and improve one’s quality of life.
For those with disabilities, the reasons that may keep them from driving may limit their use of public transportation. Also, for those who live in more rural areas, the public transportation system may be unable to take them where they need to go. Self-driving vehicles will allow for older citizens and those with disabilities to gain independence through mobility. …show more content…
Many people are still hesitant in accepting these new forms of transportation. In recent survey done by the Kelley Blue Book auto-rating company, a little more than half of its participants wanted to retain full control of their vehicles even if it wasn’t as safe as an autonomous vehicle. From this same survey, it was also shown that around 60 percent of its respondents knew little about self-driving cars and did not believe that they would see a day when all cars were fully autonomous in their lifetime (Halsey and Laris,