ORLANDO, Fla. – As self-driving vehicles become more common on the road, some drivers are embracing the technology as the future of transportation, while others remain skeptical about whether they are ready to trust a computer behind the wheel. The conversation gained attention after a viewer reached out through a neighborhood network concerned about a self-driving vehicle he believed was malfunctioning. The concern raised questions about what happens when autonomous technology does not work as expected and how drivers should respond as they see more of these vehicles on the road. “I think it is cool for long drives,” one driver said. Another driver disagreed, saying, “Nope, not for me.” Videos shared this year showing autonomous vehicles in unusual situations have added to the public discussion. One showed a Waymo vehicle navigating flooding in Texas, while another appeared to show a vehicle blocking traffic near an apartment fire. Some drivers say they are not convinced the technology is ready. “I don’t think the human race is ready for self-driving cars yet. People can barely drive nowadays as is,” one driver said. Others believe autonomous vehicles could eventually make roads safer. Waymo says its vehicles have fewer serious crashes compared with human drivers. “As long as you’re using it smart and not drinking and driving with the self-driving, it should be good,” another driver said. A MetroPlan Orlando survey found more drivers are becoming comfortable sharing the road with autonomous vehicles compared with previous years. However, when asked about riding in a driverless vehicle, a majority of respondents still preferred having a human driver. Traffic safety experts say part of the challenge is learning how to interact with the technology. News 6 traffic safety expert Trooper Steve recently spotted a Waymo vehicle while on patrol along John Young Parkway. “Malfunction could