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In the article, “Will Self-Driving Cars be Good for America” (March 10, 2016), Robert Peterson argues that America is ready for self-driving cars to take over the streets. The author first reports the statistics of car related accidents in America, and how much the damages have cost in all; he then presents all the benefits of autnomous cars by discussing how it will benefit people of all ages by limiting expenses, and being able to reach a destination without the need for a license; and to conclude, he then finishes his article by alerting the audience that they need to get ready for what’s about to happen to the automotive industry in America. His purpose is to inform the reader in order to convince them that autonomous cars are the only

As technology in automobiles continues to improve, the debate over driverless cars has become more frequent. A self-driving car is able to move and navigate on its own using sensors and programming technology without human control. Many people believe the development of driverless cars would be beneficial because they could reduce the risk of hitting another car. The sensors and navigation would be able to avoid accidents, while drivers usually get distracted and would be able to use their time leisurely in the car. A self-driving car may allow people to drive when unable to in the past, such as children and disabled persons, and can be more cost-effective due to cheaper insurance. However, self-driving cars could be extremely expensive and can easily malfunction and therefore not always reliable, while also decreasing the safety of pedestrians and children who may attempt to use the car without permission. With new technology and distractions, driver’s minds can easily wander and become preoccupied. Technology can easily malfunction, and something as small as my phone or a light bulb will glitch frequently. I often see cars stranded on the side of the road because the engine went out or broke down; imagine how catastrophic an accident could be if a sensor in the car went out. Driverless cars are not beneficial to society because while there are favorable aspects of a self-driving car, one can malfunction and add new risks to the road, as well as potentially hurting the

First driverless cars are much less likely to crash. In fact “The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration estimates that between 93 percent and 95 percent of car accidents are caused by human error” (par. 5, Tribune). This study displays

The accident that killed Mr. Brown was neither his fault nor the Tesla’s. Although the Tesla’s cameras failed to see the truck, Mr. Brown did too. When the Tesla’s autopilot feature is turned on, an acknowledge box comes up informing the driver that autopilot is an assist feature that requires you to keep your hands on the wheel at all times. This message shows that the autopilot feature is not completely self-driving. You are still required to pay attention to what is going on. For example, when

“ ‘The big question for driverless car makers is: how does the intelligence of the machine know that the radar sensor is the one to believe? That’s the secret sauce,’ says Sridhar Lakshmanan, a self-driving car specialist and engineering professor at the University of Michigan-Dearborn” (Solon, 2016, p. 1). Tesla is the first car manufacturer to release autonomous vehicle technology to the public as a testing program. According to Tesla customers have driven 130 million miles using autopilot until it’s first fatal crash. On May 7th, Joshua Brown put his Tesla in autopilot on the highway. Doing this ended his life on that sunny day. “ Against a bright spring sky, the car’s sensors system failed to distinguish a large white 18-wheel truck and trailer crossing the highway, Tesla said. The car attempted to drive full speed under the trailer, ‘with the bottom of the trailer impacting the windshield of the Model S’, Tesla said in a blogpost” (Yadron and Tynan, 2016, p. 1). After the Tesla Model S crashed through to fences and a power pole. Joshua Brown was pronounced dead at the scene. The Tesla’s sensors had mistook the tractor trailer as a over hanging sign (Yadron and Tynan, 2016, p.

Since the beginning of self-driving cars which first began in 1925 with the creation of the Houdina Radio Control; a car operated by two cars, a transmitter, and an antenna, to now - the futuristic dream of these autonomous cars have transformed into the reality of cars we see now. These cars are nothing short of the new technology advances that have occurred over the past decade. However, with these advances many question whether or not these cars are ready to be sold, due to the fatal accident that occurred May 2016 involving the autonomous Tesla and a white truck. Due to the Tesla not being able to detect the white tractor because of technological issues, the tesla failed to stop, and since the driver was not prepared to steer, it lead to the fatal collision eventually leading to the death of the tesla owner. With the increase of these cars on the road, from companies like BMW, Daimler, Ford, Apple, Uber, and Google, this poses a serious threat to not only the people operating this autonomous vehicle but also to the surrounding drivers. I believe that autonomous cars should not be put on the road, and that these cars are not beneficial to the population.

Automated driving does not require a human driver to manipulate the car. Based on PricewaterhouseCoopers’s analysis, the reductions in losses due to technology impact include bodily injury (-15%), collision (-6%), and property damage

New technology is improving the safety of drivers and their passengers. Self driving cars are now allowing drivers to do other activities than having complete focus on the road. The Eno centers study has estimated that 4.2 million car accidents will be prevented. Self driving cars are able to predict accidents, control speed, and break when needed. These cars are also able to adjust the speed and tire traction needed according to weather conditions. Even though these cars can help the problem with distracted drivers they are not perfect and can be

NHTSA stands for the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, a part of the Department of Transportation under the U.S. government responsible for regulating the safety of automobiles for the general public. The agency does this by studying, researching, and investigating. In this report, the fully electric Tesla S model sedan is honored with the highest safety test score from NHTSA. It earns 5-stars in a frontal crash on both driver and passenger’s side, all types of side crash and rollover. The report also shows that the car also features Electronic Stability Control (ESC) to maintain control of the car in extreme cornering

One of the self-driving cars approached a crosswalk, it did what it was supposed to do when it slowed to allow a pedestrian to cross and the car used the brakes. The person who was crossing the street was fine, but the automatic car has been hit from behind by a human-driven car. Those kind of cars is programmed to follow the letter of the law. However, it is not easy to get a driverless car in the streets with a lot of people that don’t pay attention. In the United States, innovative and futuristic cars are constantly developing, with the necessary modifications, to a new industrialization. Evolutions of cars never stops, and this is more evident when we speak about new technologies, such as those that are applied to electric vehicles. All of that being said, autonomous cars can make a significant and positive difference in the way that society functions.... driverless car will be an important futuristic change for people because it will provide benefits for traffic reduction, it will provide benefits for both individual drivers and it will provide benefits to positively change how America society functions.

The CEO of Tesla, Elon Musk, recently stated how Autopilot is better than a human at this point. He also notified the public that they are not aware of any accidents involving their Autopilot technology. Musk even said how many people were trying insane things, like jumping in the back seat when the car was driving. Even those people did not report any injuries, and that alone should make you feel safe in this car. Autopilot technology may be scary at first, but once you open up to it you will see how incredible it truly

Developing autonomous vehicles would lower the number of annual deaths caused by vehicle collisions to almost zero. Google’s driverless car has been involved in only seventeen minor accidents (with no injuries reported), all of which were caused by other drivers. These accidents are spread over more than two million miles of driving between Google’s driverless car fleet (Kharpal, Arjun). The rarity of collisions allow autonomous vehicles to save lives and avoid injuries. The autonomous vehicles cannot take risks or drive in an unsafe manner because they are simply not programmed to do so, and will not make mistakes that could cost passengers their lives. The opposition of the development of autonomous vehicles may argue that the vehicle is not working as intended because it has been in 17 accidents, but the vehicle was reacting as it

amount of human caused accidents. The Tesla Model X has the capabilities to drive itself on all

One of the major incentives for developing autonomous vehicles is the potential impact on vehicle safety. In 2009, there were 10.8 million motor vehicle accidents in the US, resulting in 35,900 deaths (Census 2012). It’s estimated that over 90% of all accidents are due to

Founded in 2003 by a group of Silicon Valley engineers, Tesla Motors has brought innovation to the automobile industry in its quest to produce affordable, sustainable electric transportation. Tesla co-founder and CEO Elon Musk is the figurehead and driving force behind this upstart company. His vision of zero-emission, sustainable power is the central force behind Tesla and its innovations in battery technologies and the automotive market, as well as the vehicles that Tesla produces. His drive and work ethic extends to the people who work for him, as he pushes his employees beyond what they think they are capable of (Dyer, Gregersen, & Furr, 2015). This has led to innovations that the company never thought they would achieve, like extended battery range, supercharging, and Tesla’s auto pilot technology.