Study Shows U.S. Drivers Feel Less Safe With Autonomous Cars on the Road

Society has been seeing a huge explosion in autonomous vehicles lately, and this trend will only grow. Or will they?The study conducted by AAA shows that drivers had a 53% “less safe” response when asked how they feel about sharing the road with self-driving semi-trucks. Turns out 47% of drivers have concerns about these vehicles on freeways, and 44% for local roads. Only 13% of drivers agree that self-driving vehicles would be safer on both highway and local roads.Now, the real question is, why is this perception so strong? Did you know this?Although testing shows that self-driving vehicles can perform well within current standards and regulations, and people’s awareness is growing in terms of the presence of autonomous vehicles on the road, the general population still seems to be split into generally equal perceptions.