New research has found that driverless cars are a concern for just over half of motorists (57%), with many worried about the thought of not being in control of a driverless car. The study, commissioned by vehicle history check and valuation service HPI, polled over 2,000 adults in the UK and found that the next biggest area of concern for 49% of drivers was the behaviour of others on the road.
Women, it found were slightly more concerned about not feeling in complete control in a driverless car than me, 60% v 55%. Two fifths of drivers were concerned about being involved in an accident while just over a third said that the “general state and conditions of UK roads” worried them.
A third of drivers were concerned about how driverless cars interact while another third worry about their lack of confidence in using the technology. The cost of driverless cars also deterred around a third, with many assuming they would be more expensive than regular cars. But for a fifth, not being able to drive how they would like is a concern.
Trust among 18-26-year-olds in driverless cars are around two and a half times higher than in those aged 55 and over.
In May 2024, the Automated Vehicles Act (AV Act) was passed, providing a legal framework for driverless cars to operate on UK roads. The law would set out safety standards, data security, and insurance requirements that could see them on our roads as early as 2026.
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