One question that remains as automakers continue working on autonomous vehicles is whether drivers trust them enough to surrender control.
Self-driving cars hold the promise of a safer, more convenient future, and American drivers seem to be gradually embracing this technology. In a recent AAA survey, about two-thirds of drivers said they would feel afraid to ride in a self-driving car; this is a sizable drop from the three-quarters of drivers who felt that way a year ago. The survey also found that about half of drivers want autonomous tech in their next vehicle, and that drivers who already have such features are more likely to feel safe in a self-driving car.