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Self driving cannot work with the existing insurance and civil systems in place. By definition it can't be the driver that is solely responsible if the vehicle has automated driving. You can argue the driver was negligent in not stopping in time, not paying enough attention, etc. However civil isn't a blame it all on 1 person situation. Blame is distributed, as are the costs. So perhaps the driver is 50% responsible while autopilot is 40% with the other driver at 10%.<p>Especially with a name like "autopilot" the system is ripe for litigation. We would need new laws that specially protect automated driving if we wish to continue it. I imagine some cities and states may do it, but not others.
"In Europe, side and rear underrun protection are mandated on all lorries and trailers with a gross weight of 3,500 kilograms (7,700 lb) or more"<p>I wonder why it's still not a thing in the US