While on the road drivers are required to correctly maintain their vehicle, so it is in a pristine working order.

Envisions for the future of self-driving cars as farms, hotels and clinics on wheels

Here’s to the future…

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Will there still be crashes? Around 94% of US vehicular accidents involve human error and therefore are potentially avoidable. Driverless cars could make roads significantly safer.

Will there be less congestion? Automated vehicles (AV’s) will enable a higher density of passengers per road mile thus making traffic move more efficiently.

Will all cars be autonomous? Autonomous vehicles are expected to comprise 25% of the global market between 2035 and 2040.

Will I need a driving licence? The UK government makes a distinction between highly automated vehicles and fully automated vehicles. For AVs rules might change as they may appeal to drivers who can’t or don’t wish to drive regular cars.

Will I still need to buy insurance? Yes, though it might depend on the car’s manufacturer. Companies like Volvo have confirmed they will self-insure their automated cars.

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Up to eight million drivers could be risking the penalty for texting or using their phones, are you?

Motorists can be fined £200 and land six penalty points for using their phone while behind the wheel of the car.

This includes using it when the car is stationary or as a sat nav.

To use it as a sat nav, drivers must place it in a mount in a location that does not block their view and must ensure they do not touch it while on the road.

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