NC State survey says self-driving cars are safer. What this could mean for future of the roads

RALEIGH, NC (WNCN) — A recent study through NC State says self-driving cars can slow down traffic at intersections. This is because autonomous cars are designed to be more cautious drivers. At intersections, self-driving cars are assessing traffic lights, other vehicles, and pedestrians, then choose the safest option. Without this, autonomous vehicles may be as safe, or safer, than manned vehicles, but they won’t be as efficient. By that time, hopefully, their logic has changed, their program has changed, and there is more communication hardware,” said Prof. Hajbabaie.