Debunking Claims of Autonomous Vehicle Companies

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Written By Jennifer Joslyn

🚗 Debunking Claims of Autonomous Vehicle Companies.

The United States is experiencing a concerning rise in traffic fatalities while other countries are seeing a decline. Autonomous vehicle (AV) companies claim that their technology is the solution to improving road safety, but this perspective is misleading. While AVs may eliminate certain human errors, they can make their own mistakes, and their widespread implementation is still far in the future. Instead, immediate actions such as redesigning roads, reducing speed limits, implementing automatic enforcement cameras, and investing in public transportation can have a significant impact on reducing crash deaths. The emphasis on AVs as the ultimate solution serves the interests of the auto industry and distracts from more effective strategies.

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