What Are The Risks Associated With Driverless Cars?

Research suggests that we could see approximately 10 million autonomous vehicles (AVs) on our roads by 2020, with major manufacturers and technology heavyweights alike already testing their driverless inventions on public highways.

There are a number of benefits, both socially and economically, that driverless vehicles promise, from reducing road deaths to easing congestion.

With human drivers being at fault for the majority of accidents involving vehicles – whether that's due to lack of concentration, misjudging others or being distracted – above all, AVs will improve safety on roads.

Through the use of connected vehicle technology, connected and autonomous vehicles (CAVs) will also enable more efficient routes and journey times and, as a result, reduce fuel consumption, emissions and congestion.