From: Car and Driver
The pro-business government regulations take a hands-off approach to autonomous vehicles.
By Clifford Atiyeh
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Speaking in Washington on Thursday, transportation secretary Elaine Chao introduced new voluntary guidance, dubbed AV 3.0, that attempts to unify all federal agencies on autonomous-vehicle policy. Major rules that currently block manufacturers like Cruise Automation from certifying autonomous cars for sale will be changed. That means steering wheels, pedals, mirrors, and other required equipment will be either loosely defined or entirely optional.
“NHTSA’s current safety standards constitute an unintended regulatory barrier to innovation,” the report said.
I may be too old fashioned, but I don’t trust those self-driving cars. Especially the ones without steering wheel and mirrors. I prefer good old classic cars.
Indeed. I would sooner believe in a self-driving tram or train, because they drive along the rails without the need to change directions or lanes. I like DriveAxis website that looks really flexible for those who want to buy a normal car with human terms. My wife bought a car there and says the site was designed for people.