Commentary Advocates for Adoption of Self-Driving Cars to Enhance Road Safety
A commentary by John M. Crisp highlights the potential benefits of self-driving cars in reducing road accidents and fatalities in the U.S. Despite initial skepticism, the author acknowledges that self-driving cars can outperform human drivers by eliminating distractions such as texting and drinking. The commentary notes that between 16,000 and 35,000 car crashes occur daily in the U.S., with over 6,000 injuries and 100 fatalities. The author argues that self-driving technology, although costly, could significantly reduce these numbers by addressing major accident factors like speed and driver distraction. 
