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Self Driving Research Paper

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In recent years, car manufacturers have been working on a way to potentially eliminate the need for people to drive. The idea of roads filled with self driving cars, which are currently being developed, is increasing in popularity. Today, manufacturers sell cars that have the ability to assist the driver with navigation and parking, but the driverless cars currently being developed have the ability to drive themselves. These vehicles are fully automated and do not need a driver. They can move, steer, break, and navigate on their own, with no human intervention. Fully automated cars are not yet on the market but are currently being produced and tested. Automobile manufacturers predict that autonomous vehicles will be ready for the general public by the year 2020 (Fung). One of the most commonly cited reason for promoting these automobiles is for improved safety by reducing the number of crashes”. Furthermore, proponents claim that …show more content…

Although automated vehicles may very well decrease the number of collisions significantly, some car accidents are inevitable. Normally, when a car accident occurs, someone is held accountable for the accident. There are multiple theories of driver liability. One is “Traditional Negligence”, meaning that drivers who cause injury because of misuse of their vehicle, are liable for the harm done. Another is “No-Fault Liability”, where victims of an accident may only sue if they have severe injuries (Sudzus). These theories, when applied to automated vehicles in an accident, do not clearly indicate who is responsible. Because neither of the drivers were in control of their car, they cannot be held accountable for the accident. The liability may pass to the manufacturer of the vehicle (Sudzus). Because of the uncertainty of liability brought about by self-driving cars, society may not be ready to have them on the

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