Self-driving car makers have every reason to plow full-speed ahead toward a profitable future when U.S. roads are clogged with autonomous, driverless vehicles. However, can we expect driverless vehicle makers to safely self-regulate when they have so much to profit from getting their cars on the road?
After a fatal accident in Arizona last month -- in which an autonomous vehicle struck and killed a pedestrian -- many people are are asking questions about whether the self-driving technology is ready for testing in real traffic conditions.