UK drivers remain cautious towards autonomous vehicles

Posted on 11 Jan 2016 by Jonny Williamson

Despite the reported benefits of self-driving vehicles, safety, technology and trust are major worries, according to new research for Continental Tyres.

The study found that the majority of UK motorists (60%) currently worry about the safety of a fully autonomous vehicle. Despite concerns, the 2,000 people surveyed did express what they consider to be major advantages of driverless vehicles. More than half (51%) are also concerned that technology failing would result in…

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