{"id":6164,"date":"2018-04-10T21:26:30","date_gmt":"2018-04-10T21:26:30","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.etags.com\/blog\/?p=6164"},"modified":"2026-01-09T12:18:21","modified_gmt":"2026-01-09T12:18:21","slug":"self-driving-cars-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.etags.com\/blog\/self-driving-cars-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Auto Technology: Are Self-Driving Cars Really Safe?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Much has been said about self-driving cars and how they enhance road safety, especially after the growing number of people getting involved in car crashes.<\/p>\n<p>The supporting rationale exposes self-driving cars as an alternative that could help us reduce the margin of error between driving safely and getting involved in a car accident.<\/p>\n<p>Today, it is estimated that <a href=\"http:\/\/asirt.org\/initiatives\/informing-road-users\/road-safety-facts\/road-crash-statistics\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">over 37,000 Americans die in road crashes every year<\/a>, which is an issue that could potentially be solved by driverless vehicles.<\/p>\n<p>Having said that, some people still ignore how self-driving vehicles could impact our lives in the future.<\/p>\n<p>Are self driving cars really safe?<\/p>\n<h2>Saving our roads from car crashes<\/h2>\n<p>The reason why autonomous vehicles are resonating more than ever has more to do with the lack of human involvement while on the road.<\/p>\n<p>Self-driving vehicles do not require a human drivers. Those cars will never be blamed for speeding, drunk driving, distracted driving, drowsy driving, or anything else that could lead to a fatal accident.<\/p>\n<p>According to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhtsa.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">National Highway Traffic Safety Administration<\/a> (NHTSA), around 94% of car accidents in the country relate human error.<\/p>\n<p>If only autonomous vehicles could lower the human-related error percentage rates, people would grant more credit and acceptability to this new technology.<\/p>\n<p>Early demonstrations have also shown that self-driving cars are capable of enhancing safety while on the road.<\/p>\n<h2>Self-driving car technology<\/h2>\n<p>Car manufacturers are battling to upgrade their vehicles with more innovative features, and self-driving cars are getting the most updated features for performance.<\/p>\n<p>Autonomous cars are capable of gathering real-life data from the environment, using a platform that allows for smooth and quick adjustments.<\/p>\n<p>They rely on their sensors to identify objects that come from any direction, and pass that information to the driver.<\/p>\n<p>GPS is also another feature that allows driverless vehicles to map out their position, not to mention the always-on computer system that enables the car to react, learn, and adapt to new driving experiences.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.etags.com\/blog\/approved-driverless-cars\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>SEE ALSO:\u00a0This US State Has Approved Driverless Cars On Roads For Testing<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>There&#8217;s a conflict between autonomous vehicles and human drivers<\/h2>\n<p>For the most part, human drivers have been found at fault for hitting autonomous vehicles in areas assigned for road testing.<\/p>\n<p>Theorists suggest that autonomous vehicles are designed to expertly and consistently follow the rules, unlike human drivers who may be in conflict with this over-exposure.<\/p>\n<p>Say, for example, a self-driving vehicle always stopping on every pedestrian crosswalk, causing their human-driven counterparts to get more involved with rear-end collisions.<\/p>\n<h2>Resistance to new technology<\/h2>\n<p>As new regulations are making it easier for driverless vehicles to operate on public roads, many lawmakers, politicians, and citizens are still skeptical about the use of this new technology.<\/p>\n<p>Note that humans also react differently to change and resistance to new technology has always been the case.<\/p>\n<p>When it comes to product adoption, the transition from human-driven cars to fully driverless vehicles will take some time.<\/p>\n<p>In the meantime, car manufacturers need to keep sophisticating their vehicles, while governmental agencies adapt their laws to this new reality.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Much has been said about self-driving cars and how they enhance road safety, especially after the growing number of people getting involved in car crashes. 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