TECH - Autonomous Anxiety: Self-Driving Cars Still Terrify 66% Of Drivers Reveals New Study | Benzinga
In a recent study by the American Automobile Association (AAA), it was revealed that a significant number of drivers are apprehensive about the idea of self-driving cars.
What Happened: The AAA study found that 66% of drivers are “afraid” of self-driving cars, with an additional 24% expressing uncertainty about the technology. The findings also show a notable shift in attitudes in 2023 and 2024 compared to the preceding years, reported Teslarati on Monday.
The study also highlighted a concerning trend in the public’s perception of self-driving cars. Despite the absence of fully autonomous vehicles on the market, many consumers believe that such cars are readily available. This misconception has been fueled by high-profile crashes resulting from over-reliance on current vehicle technologies.
Greg Brannon, AAA’s director of automotive research, noted that the decline in trust is not entirely surprising, given the recent crashes linked to over-reliance on existing vehicle technologies.
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Adrienne Woodland, a spokesperson for AAA, attributed the fears to widely publicized incidents where drivers lost their lives in car ...