Self-driving car: what are the pros and cons?
What are self-driving cars?
The self-driving car is a car without a driver. There is no one behind the wheel, you drive on the highway and it is safe too. You can enjoy the beautiful surroundings without a care in the world, while your car drives in front of you. The South Limburg hills can be conquered in every possible way. Even without your hands on the steering wheel. Can you imagine that? Well, it is already possible, but not yet integrated into our lives.
'Technology stands for nothing'. Technological advances are opening new avenues and doors. The benefits of self-driving cars are definitely there. 'self driving' has not yet become established, however, because there are not only advantages, but also disadvantages stick to. We discuss the most important consequences below.
Benefits of self-driving
Self-driving cars do not only have consequences on the road. It goes much further than that. 'Self-driving cars' influence the entire society. Think for example of the economy and the environment.
Traffic engineering benefits
Self-driving cars seem to be the perfect solution to the traffic jam problem. The cars can drive closer together, which saves space and is also safer, more economical and more environmentally friendly.
The accuracy in the self-driving car system makes it parking the car safer and easier. Self-driving cars can also be parked closer together. Therefore, parking spaces can be made smaller, creating more space for:
- cyclists and pedestrians, who can therefore participate in traffic more safely
- more greenery, to promote human well-being.
With a self-driving car, you automatically obey the traffic rules. Speeding violations are a thing of the past. And so are the fines for that!
Economic benefits
The system of 'self driving' reduces the risk of traffic accidents. As a result, there are fewer injuries and healthcare costs go down. And in this way, we all create an economic boost that will have a long-lasting effect.
Another economic boost comes from the fact that people no longer have to concentrate on the road. In your self-driving car, you have time to do other things than driving. For example, you can work in the car, or surf and shop on the web with the WiFi on board. Productivity can therefore increase.
In addition, the automatic responses in the 'self-driving' system Fuel consumption off. This means that you as a citizen or company will have to spend less on this and personal economic benefits will arise.

Google is currently testing self-driving cars
Other benefits
The image in the living environment will change. Traffic lights and traffic signs are no longer needed, if everything is fully automated. These aids are only needed because of the limitations of humans. But with a car without a driver, this handicap disappears.
The quality of garages will grow. For Beun de Haas is less space. The self-driving car notices that something is wrong and then places a garage on a blacklist. Fully automated, the bungler will then disappear from the market.
Self-driving cars are easy to share. You can simply rent them and pay per minute or per kilometer driven, so to speak. The data for this is already collected. They only need to be linked to 'your ride'. In short, renting a car or bus becomes more advantageous for both the rental company and yourself.
Disadvantages of self driving
However, there are also plenty of negative consequences that you might not immediately think about with self-driving cars.
Decrease in government revenues
The government will have to think about other revenue streams. Traffic fines and fuel excise duties will be abolished from the government budget. The tax burden on electricity must increase.
Securing the self-driving system

Google Test Track
Self-driving cars rely on digital data in the cloud. If someone manages to intercept and alter this data, traffic can turn into a huge chaos. System security and data protection are essential. A frequent MOT of the security system is necessary. After all, you do not want the hacker to run away with your car.
Driving schools will disappear
For driving school owners, the rise of 'self-driving cars' is disastrous. For a car without a driver, you need no more driving license required and therefore no driving lessons. Can one switch in this sector? Is there a service that fits in with the new driving?
Conclusion: Pros and cons of self-driving cars
Finally, we will briefly summarize the selection of advantages and disadvantages of self-driving cars mentioned here.
The advantages:
- no more traffic jams
- more space to live
- increase in road safety
- lower health care costs
- economic impulses
- more economical
- cleaner living environment
- better garages
- car sharing made easier.
The cons:
- less income for the government
- dangers of hackers
- no more driving schools needed.
What do you think? Will self-driving cars be the future? Leave your comment below!
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Good article. Small addition to the article: self-driving cars do not have to drive without errors. They are allowed to have accidents, as long as there are fewer than people do.
I came across a nice submitted article today: http://www.volkskrant.nl/opinie/we-zijn-bijna-verlost-van-brokkenpiloten~a4103894/
Of course, the self-driving cars have to drive without mistakes. If there is an accident, who is responsible? I already know the answer: you, Jordi.. you have to go to jail.
I definitely agree with Jan de Hond, if an accident happens who would be to blame? After all, you can't blame the car.
Great website!!
Very good article, I agree with Jan de hond. It is about people's lives and without a responsible person no one can be punished.
Very good article I agree with jan de hond
more after sharing!