AAA: Drivers grow more fearful of self-driving cars, as autonomous technology advances

Fear of self-driving cars is on the rise, according to AAA, even as drivers express interest in the partially-automated vehicle technology. Fear of self-driving cars is on the rise, according to AAA, even as drivers express interest in the partially-automated vehicle technology. This year saw a major increase in drivers that are afraid of self-driving vehicles, rising to 68% compared to 55% in 2022. The auto club membership organization said its findings suggest improvements are still needed to build public trust and knowledge about emerging vehicle technology. AAA’s Ragina Ali said the perception could come from misleading or confusing names of vehicle systems that are already on the market.