Drivers back 'careful and competent' self-driving tech as Labour moves forward with autonomous plans
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British drivers have thrown their support behind the rollout of self-driving cars on UK roads, as ministers launch a major consultation on the safety rules that will govern the technology.The Department for Transport has invited members of the public to have their say on new safety principles for self-driving vehicles, with the consultation running until September 9.
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The move comes as new Government research found broad support for using a "careful and competent" driver standard to judge whether automated vehicles are safe enough to operate on Britain's roads.
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However, many said the phrase was too vague and needed to be explained more clearly.
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TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say Under the Automated Vehicles Act 2024, self-driving cars must meet or exceed the safety levels of a "careful and competent" human driver before they can be approved for use....
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