While advances in self-driving technology are here to stay, it seems American drivers prefer a more hands-on approach. A recent national study commissioned by Kelley Blue Book determined that most American drivers remain weary of such technology.
The 2016 Kelley Blue Book Future Autonomous Vehicle Driver Study paints an interesting picture, that the majority of Americans believe our current vehicles are safer than those that have or will have options for autonomous driving. 62% of today’s drivers don’t believe they’ll be alive when autonomous vehicles completely rule the auto market. That feeling isn’t shared by Gen Z pre-drivers (ages 12-15). In fact, 67% of those in the study expect to be around when that transition happens and 79% of the same group believe self-driving technology provides the best option for overall safety.
Senior analyst for Kelley Blue Book Karl Brauer states, “Much is still unknown about fully autonomous vehicles, including how they would react in emergency situations, but the lower-level options are gaining steam, with many Americans interested in purchasing vehicles with Level 2 semi-autonomous features. Available today in certain vehicles, these Level 2 features are automated, but the driver must be ready to take control of the vehicle. For these consumers, the biggest purchase barrier is market supply.”
What all this really comes down to is personal control versus collective safety. Which side are you on?
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