How Dangerous are Self-Driving Cars?

Are self-driving cars ready to hit the road? Skepticism abounds after a recent fatal crash in Florida, in which a 40-year-old man was killed while driving in autopilot mode. Experts say the technology is constantly improving, but the public must be better informed about its limits. The car involved in the Florida accident was a $100,000 Tesla Model S electric sedan, with technology that enables limited self-driving capabilities. But its manufacturer, Tesla Motors, has said that even...

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