A new AAA study in the USA states: Fear of autonomous driving is still widespread.
Every year she asks AAA (American Automobile Association) according to the relationship of people in the USA to autonomous driving. Rarely was the study able to establish an improvement in trust, and this year, too, the situation is poor. The news from Tesla certainly contributed to that.
According to the new study, 71 percent fear driving in autonomous vehicles. Recently, the value was still 63 percent. The AAA believes that the perception of the vehicles and the reality of their functions differ greatly. According to the study operators, this gap should be closed. The possibilities of partial automation can also help to overcome the fear of technology.
And as is so often the case, the study finds that the experience the setting changes. The assistance systems, which are the building blocks of autonomous driving, are also helpful. Regular interactions with it increase comfort and confidence in the technology. Such people trust the technology with a probability of 68 percent.
But those who have become acquainted with slow autonomous vehicles, like the people movers airports or delivery vehicles, are even more heatable for autonomous driving. But when it comes to transporting friends and family, people shy away from technology. A key role in building trust is hands-on experience—especially in lower-risk environments. A survey of using a Keolis shuttle in Las Vegas found that approval increased after use.
Currently, 55 percent of the Americans surveyed believe that autonomous driving will be available by 2029. Reasons why this cannot happen soon are: lack of confidence, desire to drive yourself, immature technology and lack of necessary road infrastructure.
Most industry experts assume that autonomous driving will take decades to mature. But highly automated vehicles will be on the road in the next few years. The more building blocks are used, the more trust is created.