[quote=Ribbles]I think it’s inevitable. There are too many drivers in the U.S. who aren’t smart enough or skilled enough to be in control of a two-ton vehicle. The number of lives saved will be staggering – and that statistic will be far more visible than the sinister side, which will be downplayed by both politicians and manufacturers. California will be on the forefront, and I’ll have long since left for Idaho.[/quote]

Not thrilled with autonomous cars, but would agree it is will happen. No one has discussed this yet but self driving cars is actually a very plausible way to reduce congestion. If each car identifies its destination, then it can pick and sort out what freeway lanes to use all the while of keeping speed more constant and efficient.