So far, self-driving cars have a safer driving track record than most humans.
This seems impressive, but part of the reason is because wesuckat driving.
Were in a hurry, we get angry, and we take unnecessary risks.
In those areas, self-driving cars have a few things they could teach us.
The study also believed, but couldnt prove that the self-driving car accidents werent as severe.
Of course, its still too early to say that driverless cars would definitely be safer in mass use.
However, self-driving cars still have some obvious advantages.
Knowing the difference between whatssupposedto happen and whatishappening can keep your life.
This can give you clues about what theyre planning to do.
This can also help you spot distracted drivers.
However, they might have just forgotten to turn their signal off.
Leaveenough space between your car and the one in front of youto brake suddenly if you better.
Even if other drivers fill that space, you’re able to always back off a little more.
Dont get upset when leaving space allows others to merge.
Until self-driving cars become common, all the other drivers you encounter will be humans just like you.
Having realistic expectations and anticipating failures can help you prevent accidents and stay safer.
They also make use of Googles extensive map data to be aware of all the roads around them.
BothGoogle Maps and Wazelet you knowwhen traffic is about to get worse.
Note: this doesnt give you a license to drive distracted.
You might also find better routes on your way home.
More importantly, it can help keep you alert.
When you get used to your route, youremore likely to tune out and get distracted.
That distraction can lead to accidents.
Learning a different route keeps you engaged and helps you pay attention.
Unlike humans, they have can see in all directions at once.
In fact, they can see in more ways than humans can.
You know, that inferior human eye that you have to use to drive.
According to the siteDefensive Driving, you shouldcheck your mirrors every five seconds while driving.
This includes your side and rearview mirrors.
Self-driving cars, on the other hand,alwaysprioritize being safe over getting there as fast as possible.
That sounds great on paper, but instinctively wehateit.
This is often how we see it when a car is excessively safe.
Theycouldbe going faster, so why arent they?
It makes us angry!
That anger and impulsiveness is what makes us crappy drivers who think were good, skilled drivers.
If you could make a yellow light if only youd speed through, slow down and wait instead.
Photo byElliott P., Illustration by: Angelica Alzona.
