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The real test wouldn't be by making it only compete against responsible drivers, it would be by making the self driving cars compete in all the same conditions humans drive in. Humans are dangerous and unreasonable, that is the problem that self driving cars are trying to solve. However that solution is useless if it cant perform in rain, snow, and undeveloped roads. Which the reality is they cant ans end up being more unsafe than human drivers
I don't think that's the real test of self-driving cars. The real test is legal liability. I will trust a self-driving car when the company is willing to accept all legal liability for the operation of the vehicle. Or, perhaps another way, if the software is good enough that the car doesn't even come with a steering wheel, then that is the moment to trust it. If their software really is many times safer than human drivers, then they could advertise to buyers, "we accept all legal liability for any accidents." If the cars really are that safe, they should be able to increase the purchase prices by a few hundred dollars and give you a car that you never need to purchase insurance for. You're not the driver; the liability falls on the manufacturer, not you. You're just a passenger.
No company would accept such a liability until the software really is far safer than a human. Until they're willing to take on full liability, I refuse to believe that these vehicles are safer than human drivers. If their software really is that good, they can put their money where their mouth is and prove it.
I agree with this as well