The Safety Of A Autonomous Vehicles

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

As the idea of technology is increasing exponentially, a new concept of self driving cars has arisen in today’s society. Rather than people driving the car, this new car will be driven by a computer or technology. This car could be beneficial to society because of its ability to safely and quickly navigate itself without any distractions. But because this car is based fully on technology, the probability the car could malfunction and lead to more deaths is larger than the average non-autonomous car. One time, I was stopped at an intersection and a car ran the red light and t-boned an oncoming vehicle. The man claimed he had a failure in his automatic braking system, and he was unable to brake at the red light. This represented the harsh reality technology is not always reliable. Driverless cars are not beneficial to society because the cars have a negative effect on the safety and the economy in the community.

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

Studies show that 90% of car accidents are attributed to human errors which would be eliminated by removing regular vehicles off the road and replacing them with driverless vehicles. Roads would no longer be plagued by drunk driving, sleepiness, inattention, road rage, etc which are the leading causes for car accidents. Each AV would be programmed with safety limitations that would prevent most common accidents that happen during every day commutes. Thus, there would be fewer fatalities and injuries seen in a year. On average in the United States 37,000 people die in car accidents each year and an additional 2.35 million are injured or disabled as well. In March 2013, the company Google logged more than 500,000 miles of autonomous driving on public roads with its driverless car without incurring a crash. This evidence shows that driverless cars provide much more security for passengers, therefore regular vehicles should be taken off of the roads

Accessed 14 Nov.2017. Filler strongly contends in this article that driverless cars will be much safer than self-driven vehicles. The author argues that it is entirely wrong to assume that humans are better than machines when it comes to vehicle operation. The errors committed by human beings while driving are the leading cause of road accidents and the robots that are well programmed easily substitute such mistakes. This article is an excellent source of the debates on the pro-driverless vehicles.

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.

The two authors consider how different factors should affect which party is guilty in the case of a collision. They base their conclusions on whether or not the human had a legitimate chance to intervene and change the outcome of the event. They also look at the value self-driving cars can provide and decide that

More than 40% of fatal crashes involve alcohol, distraction, drug involvement and/or fatigue (NHTSA 2014). Autonomous vehicles should not fall prey to human failings, suggesting the potential for at least a 40% fatal crash rate reduction. Even when the vehicle or roadway environment is the critical reason behind a crash, human factors such as inattention, distraction, or speeding regularly contribute to the crash occurrence and/or injury severity.

As the idea of driverless cars becomes more of a reality, many debate whether it’s the right choice to incorporate into everyday life. The pros of driverless cars is their efficiency in travel, the cons are their deficiency in computing. The cons of a self-driving car is too crucial to accept, unless they are fixed. Despite the somewhat competent capabilities of a driverless car, humans are also seen as a leading cause of accidents. Driverless cars are not 100% road compatible yet

In recent discussions of growing technology, a controversial issue has been whether we are ready for the advancements of driverless vehicles. On the one hand, some argue that these advancements have already proven that we are ready. On the other hand, however, others argue that we need to have more experience with the technology before we can be ready. In sum, then, the issue is are we ready or not for driver-less cars. While others think that driverless vehicles can’t be trusted yet without a commission to help lawmakers with regulating the vehicles and government officials that know more about this technology to better watch over it, I believe that we are ready for this new evolving automobile because driverless vehicles already has too much potential beginning with its self-automated breaking system and warnings.

Self-driving cars will inevitably have to face the dilemma of who to protect, or conversely, who to harm, in the event of an unavoidable accident. Whilst human drivers are forced to make immediate decisions when confronted with an imminent accident, self-driving cars will be programmed with algorithms that will direct their actions when faced with such incidents. For example, when confronted with a wayward pedestrians, a self-driving car may have two courses of action: protect its occupant, or, take evasive action to save the pedestrian, though at considerable risk to, or even certain loss of, the occupant's life.

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

1.2 million People are killed on the world’s roads every year. In America alone, 33,000 people are killed each year (Urmson). There have been a tremendous amount of car accidents which occur in the United States, these accidents may result in injuries and sometimes serious enough that the people aren’t walking away from them, automakers are doing enough to increase safety for the future of cars.

The death of a loved one has the power to fill a person’s life with sorrow, yearning, and regret. When my best friend lost his life in a car accident, despair came over my community, my school, and me. A chasm opened in my heart because I could not stop his death. However, with recent technological advancements, many similar deaths may become preventable. Each year, human error while driving affects thousands of lives whether it be from substance abuse, distractions, or simple mistakes. In coming years, innovations in the autonomous car industry will result in the removal of driver dependency and create safer roadways for all commuters. I am passionate about utilizing the knowledge, diversity, and overall Cornell experience to improve and the safety of autonomous cars around the world.