Seven out of 10 drivers are afraid of driverless cars according to survey

AutoExec Summary
A recent survey in America revealed that 71% of respondents are afraid to ride in a driverless car, citing high-profile automated vehicle incidents as the reason for their skepticism. This fear poses a challenge for car manufacturers transitioning to autonomous technology. While Tesla is focusing on bringing automation to its vehicles, the dream of full autonomy appears many years away. Luxury car makers such as BMW and Mercedes-Benz are also working on autonomous technologies, but are only forecasting level four autonomy by 2025. The survey highlights the need for greater consumer exposure and education on driver assist technologies to increase acceptance of driverless systems.

Brands mentioned: Tesla, Mercedes-Benz, BMW