LONDON: A British study showing people still want control over their cars echoes what many motorists in the world are probably thinking.
According to two new pieces of research released last Thursday, over 65% of motorists want to retain the right to drive even though driverless cars are coming.
IAM RoadSmart – formerly the Institute of Advanced Motorists – conducted an independent survey of 1,000 British motorists and a separate poll among its 92,000 members.
Those 65% of motorists believe that a human being should always be in control of the vehicle with 53% saying that the focus should be on making drivers safer – not just cars.
“Technological advances that make driving and riding safer for all road users have to be embraced whole-heartedly – but British motorists and our members, do want the right to drive,” said IAM RoadSmart CEO Sarah Sillars.
“Intelligent cars will deliver a step change in road safety by targeting the human errors we make from time-to-time. IAM RoadSmart believes a well-trained driver and an ever-vigilant car is a win-win scenario for the future.”
