We are getting closer and closer to seeing driverless cars hit the British roads. While this has the potential to revolutionise the way we travel, we must be aware of the potential risks that driverless cars could cause for drivers and insurers.
New YouGov research commissioned by Claims.co.uk has revealed that more than two-thirds (68%) of the British population said they would be uncomfortable as a passenger in a driverless car.
Further issues arise when it comes to the risk of a collision with a driverless vehicle. Of the drivers polled in our survey, 56% said they would worry that if they had to make a claim against a driverless car, they would automatically be classed as 'at fault' by insurers.
Technology can be a great thing if harnessed successfully but I worry that the advent of driverless cars is going to be fraught with more complex issues. The general public seems less than enamoured with the advent of driverless cars and it's time for the authorities to address the concerns by being clear on the answers to the moral and ethical dilemmas brought up by implementing driverless cars on the roads, especially when it comes to the aspects of safety and policies following an accident.
After all, with research showing that self-driving cars could save 2,500 lives in the UK between now and 2030, the sooner these technicalities are addressed, the better.