Position Paper 4: The Benefits and Drawbacks of Autonomous Vehicles
The Benefits and Drawbacks of Autonomous Vehicles Autonomous vehicles are changing the way people travel. A person could drive across the country without even having to use the brakes or put their hand on the wheel. Technology like this has potential to radically change our transportation system. The idea that you don't have to do anything to drive a car is a great idea, but it also has the ability to change things for the worst. Here are some of the potential benefits and drawbacks of autonomous vehicles. Starting with the benefits, one of the major benefits of autonomous vehicles is that they are less likely to cause accidents than human drivers. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration , 94% of car crashes in the United States are caused by human error. NHTSA’s recent report on Tesla’s semi-autonomous Autopilot function revealed 40% fewer crashes when it was activated. This has the potential to not only save lives, but also save money. Fewer crashes ...
