Self Driving Research Paper

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Would having cars that drive themselves be a good or bad idea? Self driving cars are the wave of the future. There is much debate regarding the impact a self driving car will have on our society and economy. Some experts believe fully autonomous vehicles will be on the road in the next 5-10 years (footnote http://techcrunch.com/2015/01/18/autonomous-cars-are-closer-than-you-think/). This means a vehicle will be able to drive on the road without a driver or any passengers. Sooner than the autonomous vehicles hitting the road we are likely to see self driving cars with a “passenger” sitting in the driver seat. Many car makers are testing self parking vehicles, features for vehicles to automatically navigate through tight traffic and vehicles …show more content…

Many disabled citizens do not have access to transportation. According a poll conducted by National Organization on Disability (http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK11420/) just under one third of those with disabilities reported inadequate transportation as being a problem for them. Just as discussed with the elderly community those with disabilities would have a lot more access not just to the basic necessities of life but would be able to do things many of us take for granted. They may just want to hop in the car and get a burger through a drive through or pay someone a quick visit without having to plan out the trip depending on when transpiration may or may not be available. Personally I think of the benefits of taking public transportation like BART train. Many get to enjoy watching a movie or reading a book while on their way to work. It seems there would be a lot less stress on people if driving in traffic was no longer an issue. Self driving cars would not have road rage. Many people spend several hours commuting to and from work every day. That time spent driving could be spent getting started on their work or some other productive …show more content…

There will be a lot of hesitation at first along with a long adjustment period. The transition will likely not be as smooth as many would like but with time the technology will advance and the consumers will follow. The masses may find the benefits outweigh the problems that come along with new technology. This is completely new to our generation but the next generation will be familiar with the technology and not have as much hesitation. Our children’s children will be born into such advanced technology they will expect it. They will be used to the advances our generations has made and will likely consider human drivers

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