More than half of US drivers do not trust self-driving cars, according to a study conducted by the American Automobile Association, Motor.ru reports.
The vast majority of people are afraid of autonomous cars, and a quarter of those surveyed feel insecure around robotic vehicles. The trust indicator decreased from 15% (2022) to 9% (2024).
A number of serious accidents involving autonomous vehicles are fueling driver mistrust in the technology. For example, General Motors suspended the work of its Cruise division, which was engaged in the development of autonomous systems, after an accident with the company’s drone, in which a woman was injured.
At the same time, motorists note the high level of development of “smart” security systems. And despite the fear of driverless cars, 60% of motorists want emergency braking and lane keeping systems in their vehicles, believing in their effectiveness.
However, tests indicate that such options help avoid accidents only in isolated cases.