I'm Really Excited about Driverless Cars

They can't build a car without all kinds of problems I don't think I"d risk my life in one that drives itself. Maybe the next generation can try it, I'll call a cab.

I'm not keen on the idea, though I'm a bit of a luddite at times. I can envisage some interesting lawsuits when they inevitably get involved in a collision or two.

Neither, I like to drive and look forward to being able to for some time still. I also don't see how I'd be able to afford another car let alone one of such high tech. As for getting them on the roads, well maybe that will be a good thing if what they've said about them is true. I've heard they'll have sensors built in to prevent accidents but will it be able to detect unforeseen road hazards such as deep puddles when it rains too hard or deep potholes. I dunno, I think I'd rather drive than have a car that does it for me.

I would probably just fall asleep if I didn't need to be paying attention.

Well for all the folks who like to: text, eat, read the newspaper, apply make-up; not follow speed signs or any other signs; the programmable, robot cars will fit in nicely @NeldaHoxie .

Like you I see this as a major benefit for seniors. They also would help the blind and disabled. Otherwise, I will have things delivered and take the small county bus that picks up seniors and takes them places they need to go.

I am not sure I trust them, but I am a control freak so I don't trust anyone who is driving. I have to wait and see, but they if they work out, they will be a boon to many people who can't drive for whatever reason.

I am not sure that I would want to get one right away. Who is going to get the ticket if a driverless car gets a ticket.

I am 60, my husband will turn 70 next year and the problem is that I do not have a driver license. If they should not renew the one of my husband, we are in trouble. I hope to see the driverless cars around soon.

Without knowing a lot about it, I don't fancy it. I'd rather drive myself.

The idea makes me a little nervous, to be honest. I'm sure even if they are available soon, I'll never be able to afford one anyway.

My biggest fear is that it could be hacked (which is probably irrational). I heard somewhere recently that eventually people won't even need drivers license once the driverless car becomes available.

I think it's silly. We humans should be able to do stuff. Like parallel park. Gimme a break. You're still young. When you're too old to drive safely, slap on the Depends and watch old movies at home.

You know, I never thought about it that way, how convenient it would be as we age. I'm all for driverless cars. We have a driver less metro system. I like the idea that if cars were automated that they could be spaced out equally on roads. Everyone would just type in their coordinates or speak them in and the car would get them safely there.

sounds like that would be the best thing ever for me if I could figure how to run it. but will likely be long gone before that happens

I haven't heard of the driver-less cars. It doesn't surprise me though

I think I would feel very worried to be in such a car in case it had a fault. I am lucky that where I live we have good public transport