The hi-tech future of driving in Australia is closer than you think – but not without risk

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Car accidents cause as many daily fatalities as 15 Boeing 737 crashes, equating to 1.2 million deaths annually. Unlike aviation, society tolerates this loss on roads. Studies show up to 70% of accidents are due to human error. Ford has achieved Level 3 autonomy, allowing hands-free driving, with plans to roll it out by 2026. However, Tesla’s Autopilot remains at Level 2, facing lawsuits over misleading claims. While self-driving taxis like Waymo show promise, fully autonomous vehicles are still years away. Experts hope for autonomous vehicles to evolve into a safer, public transport-like model.

Brands mentioned: Ford, Tesla, Volkswagen, Toyota, General Motors, Lincoln