UK signals self-driving cars could hit road this year
Wednesday April 28 2021
Despite having criticism, self driving cars could set a new trend in the motor world. PHOTO/COURTESY/ANALYTICS INSIGHT
Summary
The "first type of self-driving vehicles could be on UK roads by the end of this year.
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Self-driving vehicles could hit the road this year on motorways in Britain, the government said Wednesday, under plans to permit motorists to temporarily take their hands off the wheel.
The Department for Transport (DfT) said in a statement that it will allow hands-free driving in cars equipped with lane-keeping technology, for use during slow motorway traffic.