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Should we mandate autonomous vehicles over ordinary cars? 400 WORDS
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The End of the Error: Why We Must Mandate Autonomous Vehicles
There is a specific kind of silence that haunts a home after a fatal car accident. It is the silence of an unread text message, an empty chair at the dinner table, and a bedroom door that will never open again. Every year, over 1.3 million families around the globe are plunged into this silence, their lives shattered in the blink of an eye. We often call these tragedies “accidents,” but when the cause is almost always a preventable mistake, they are not accidents—they are failures. The debate over whether to replace human drivers with autonomous vehicles is no longer just about convenience; it is a moral imperative. To save lives, protect our planet, and ensure equality, we must not just encourage autonomous vehicles—we must eventually mandate them.
The most logical reason to mandate autonomous vehicles is the undeniable flaw in the current system: the human driver. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, approximately 94% of serious crashes are due to human error because biological organisms get tired, distracted, angry, and intoxicated. Opponents of a mandate raise a terrifying and valid point regarding cybersecurity: unlike a single drunk driver, a hacked software network or a widespread glitch could theoretically crash thousands of cars simultaneously, weaponising the very grid meant to save us. However, while the fear of a digital catastrophe is real, it ignores the daily reality of the analog catastrophe we currently live in. A computer’s reaction time is measured in milliseconds, whereas a human’s is measured in seconds. Cybersecurity is an engineering challenge that can be fortified with decentralisation and redundancies, whereas human nature is an unfixable biological limitation. We must trust the data: an imperfect computer is still statistically safer than a perfect human driver.
Beyond the cold logic of statistics lies the emotional weight of this transition and the immense relief it could bring to families. A mandate for autonomous vehicles is about ending the heartache of preventable loss and giving the blind, the disabled, and the elderly the dignity of independent movement. Yet, many critics view this mandate as a dystopian nightmare, arguing that it represents the ultimate surrender of personal liberty and privacy. They contend that the ability to drive oneself is a fundamental freedom and that a mandate would allow the government to track every movement, stripping citizens of their autonomy. While the desire for control is deeply human, we must ask if that freedom supersedes another person’s right to live. We do not allow people to practice archery on a crowded sidewalk; similarly, we should not allow dangerous manual driving on public highways. Driving can remain a hobby on private tracks, but public roads must be safe sanctuaries for all.
Finally, we must consider the ethical responsibility we have to our environment and the equitable distribution of resources. Autonomous vehicles are designed to drive with optimal efficiency, accelerating smoothly to reduce emissions and eliminate the chaotic stop-and-go traffic caused by human impatience. Economic critics, however, present a formidable argument: a mandate could destroy the livelihoods of millions of truck, taxi, and delivery drivers, while the high cost of the technology could restrict mobility to the wealthy elite. This is a serious concern, but a government mandate is actually the solution to inequality, not the cause. By standardising the technology and treating transportation as a public utility—similar to a bus or train service—costs would plummet through mass production. Furthermore, history shows that technology shifts the workforce rather than erasing it; just as the car replaced the horse carriage, new industries in fleet management, remote monitoring, and infrastructure will rise, ensuring that safe, efficient transport is a right for everyone rather than a luxury for the wealthy.
To ensure the system is foolproof without being overly complicated, we should implement a Remote Rescue system. One of the biggest fears people have is that a computer will not know what to do in a confusing situation, like a police officer using hand signals or a complex construction zone. The solution is simple: if the car’s computer gets confused, it does not just freeze; it instantly connects to a human operator in a central command center. This professional human driver can see through the car’s cameras and briefly take over control remotely to guide the vehicle through the tricky spot. This system gives us the best of both worlds: the tireless safety of a machine for 99% of the trip, and the judgment of a human for that complex 1%.
The transition to mandatory autonomous vehicles will be a significant cultural shift, but it is a necessary one. We have the technology to virtually eliminate car accidents, reduce pollution, and grant mobility to those who have been left behind. Clinging to the steering wheel out of habit or pride is no longer a valid excuse. For the sake of our safety and our society, it is time to let go of the wheel and let the future drive.
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It’s hard not to ignore the 16,200 incidents of AI breaches in security in the past year. It isn’t easy to identify when something goes wrong in an AI, but the scary part is the silence. Millions of users’ data being stolen with a click of a button. No alarms blaring, no emotional breakdowns, just silence for a few seconds, a code error pops up on screen, and the coder hastily speeds to patch the leak. Now, most of those leaks only last a few seconds, but imagine if there was a world where that AI controlled billions of lives? The question on whether to place the lives of so many men in the hands of a volatile asset is no longer about choice, it is our duty. To ensure our society’s survival, to not throw away humanity’s efforts into dust, and to protect ourselves against those who find survival a joke.
There is one key reason that advocates for autonomous cars, and that is the issues of a human being. The emotion, the carelessness, the imprecise movements. And the negative isn’t exactly incorrect. There is a key flaw in human driving. But autonomous vehicles open up plenty more issues. Firstly, the cause of human imperfection can more negatively impact society with autonomous driving than before, as those who do not wish to buy such a car would not be able to predict the patterns of an AI vehicle. Usually, humans have methods of communication such as hand signs, honking and more. Yet, the AI will not be able to account for this; driving in its most efficient possible pattern that the human cannot comprehend in the short amount of time given. This may look like a human issue, and it is, and will also drastically increase the amount of accidents caused by autonomous cars.
There’s also the issue of availability. This issue will heavily handicap the already handicapped and the elderly, as well as the poorer families. This will cause those people to stick with the already existing human-driven cars, which will in turn cause more accidents. People might also enjoy the freedom of driving, the ability to control the vehicle, not just as a travel method, but as a hobby and a way of adventure on the city streets. And the AI system isn’t flawless; it is still controlled by a human being, potentially with malicious intentions. Those 16,200 incidents in the last year, just one, just one being in the software for more than a second could cause millions of deaths, making this change only create a new method of terrorist attacks.
There is no doubt this change will impact all, some positively, most negatively, but we have to take into account the liabilities of autonomous cars and the imperfections of human driving. I would like to recommend an “advanced road map system”, where instead of fully autonomous driving, the person uses an advanced road map to navigate the streets. The AI will drive, yet the human will be able to control the speed, direction, and even communication with other cars. There is also the option to switch to “manual mode” by turning off the roadmap, where the passionate have the freedom to enjoy their driving. The roadmap will also automatically turn off if there is any disruption in the system.
This semi-automated car would be a large change in socioeconomic situations, and not one necessary just yet. We may already have the technological ability to make the switch, but we need to wait until the circumstances are right. When better tracking and security systems are created. When it becomes easier to make affordable parts. We have to hit the brakes on the implementation, because maybe the world isn’t ready yet. For the sake of our societies, this is not the time.
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Self-Driving Cars: Good or Bad?
Imagine sitting in a sweltering car in the middle of summer, trapped in a crawling queue on the way to the airport. You are drained after a sleepless night of noisy roadworks, and your heavy eyelids keep sliding shut as the traffic inches forward. You jerk awake, creep ahead, then slip back into that dangerous, drowsy fog again. In moments like this, one tiny lapse can turn into a heart-stopping tragedy. That is why self-driving cars could be a life-saving solution. Unlike humans, AI does not get exhausted, distracted, or impatient, which means it can reduce preventable crashes and keep more families safe.
Many people die in car accidents due to driver negligence every year; therefore, everybody is subject to these horrible accidents regardless of their status or age. A majority of all motor vehicle accidents (95%) are caused by driver negligence. Therefore, it is obvious that these are not going to be reduced without taking action to eliminate driver negligence. One way of taking action is to use self-driving vehicles.
AI also has the potential of driving in areas people can’t go. For example, an AI powered car can travel across Australia in under a month with a small space for error. A human on the other hand will take two to three months in the process and has a pretty high possibility of dying of drought. AI only needs fuel for the journey but a human needs food, water, company and shelter. All that is hard to get in the outback thus making AI cars more efficient.
The general public thinks that fully autonomous vehicles will eliminate many jobs in transportation; however, safety should be the highest concern for companies developing these technologies. Accidents affect many people through traumatic experiences, the loss of family members, physical injury, and death. For our economy, the burden of accidents is well over $200 million in hospitalizations, repairs to vehicles, and costs for insurance claims. Although employment opportunities have changed since the development of autos, the protection of human life is the most important aspect of this industry. Therefore, as new technology develops in driverless vehicles, there will be new opportunities for employment in developing, maintaining, and supporting these technologies.
In the end, no matter which side you choose, we all want the same thing: safer roads. We want our family and friends to arrive home safely, not become another crash statistic. While job changes are a real concern, protecting human lives must come first. AI also can go into areas humans have a huge possibility of dying thus saving more lives. That is why self-driving cars are a smart step forward, because they can reduce tiredness, distraction, and human error, and help make our roads safer for everyone.
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Imagine a world where the ear splitting shrieks of tires and brakes ring out every night, the family of those who were injured or killed, sobbing and unanswered phone calls echoing around our city. I clearly believe that autonomous vehicles should be mandatory. Autonomous cars are our future, they are safer than human drivers and they make getting around easier for the disabled and the elderly.
Autonomous cars are undeniably safer than normal cars with human drivers. Statistics from NRMA show that 89% of car crashes each year are because of human errors like sleeping while driving and drunk driving. If unreliable human drivers are replaced by AI drivers, there will be a significant drop of accidents on the road. This would save many lives as AI cannot be an alcoholic or get tired. Even though there have been a few issues with the technology so far, we are making AI safer day by day. This is why we should make autonomous cars mandatory.
In addition, by mandating autonomous cars, it also would help the elderly and the disabled greatly as they don’t have to risk their lives and others by driving themselves. The elderly and disabled wouldn’t have to hire a driver to drive them around or have to go on the snail like public transport, they could just jump into an autonomous car and go anywhere they feel like going to. This would improve their satisfaction with life and reduce depression as they wouldn’t feel trapped in their home and they can go where they want to.
Some people may argue that there will be a rise in the unemployment rate as taxi drivers would become out of job and also that the technology is not safe. This is all true and I fully agree that the technology needed for safe autonomous cars has not been fully developed yet. However, according to a report from Silicon Valley, the technology will be ready soon in around 2028. Autonomous car brands like Waymo and Tesla are currently hiring taxi and truck drivers to “teach” the AI how to drive safely. This has proven effective and it will also solve the unemployment issue and the safety issue.
To conclude, it is clear that we make autonomous cars mandatory. There will be no more human-related car accidents and we would have better transport for the disabled and elderly. If we all make this change, our world will become a safer and happier place.
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Nowadays, in our advanced era of humanity, we have developed many ideas. We have air conditioning, planes, and even robots. But some wonder – this deep into technology, we must have developed autonomous cars, or self-driving cars, as some people know it by. Where did we miss that step? When did we forget one of the most crucial ideas to stop deaths? Well, the truth is, no one knows. But what we do know is that we can develop them now. Maybe a bit late, but able to prevent future fatalities. Self-driving cars have the ability to ease traffic and avoid crashes. They are robots, and they do not have the basic errors of people. People make bad choices, sometimes. They might be looking at their phone while cruising down the highway, or drunk driving home after a late night party. All these mistakes make many fatalities. But robots don’t have phones – or even need them – and they definitely don’t drink. Studies show that nearly 60% of road fatalities and deaths could be prevented in future with self-driving cars. Also, self-driving cars are built to drive with exact precision. They can calculate different ways a drive could go. They can calculate exactly where they are without cameras. People, while driving, usually use cameras to check places, while still having blind spots. But self-driving cars can have as much sensors as needed with the extra room where cameras usually are. They will be able to sense where they are parking, and if they are in the line, and can fix mistakes in seconds. They can tell when they are too close to a car in traffic and can calculate if there is too much of a gap in front. Some drivers might get distracted or might suddenly stop for no reason. People are living things that can catch a disease or maybe go into a medical state while driving. But robots can’t catch diseases or fall asleep. You simply need to add ‘petrol station’ on the direction route, and the car will last longer. The car cannot be distracted by anything, except a force powerful enough to shut down the system, which can also happen to a car being driven manually. The car’s main goal built into it’s code is to get to it’s destination, no matter what. You may be thinking, ‘What if the car gets taken over by hackers, or a virus gets into it’s system it’s basically a device but larger and can develop anything a device such as a laptop or tablet can!’. Well, let me turn those words back at that problem. A self-driving car is basically a device but larger and is prone to such diseases and hacks. But as it is a device, it can also download antivirus, or be protected by software protections, all by the click of a button. One swipe on a screen, and suddenly, all hackers and viruses cannot access your autonomous car. You might also be thinking, ‘Humanity just isn’t ready for technology as advanced as self-driving cars!’. Well, we may not be ready yet. But with a bit of ‘swipe!’, ‘press!’, and ‘click!’, we can download a software update and get cruising in a new self-driving car! Because autonomous cars aren’t about the hardware, but about the software. These are many reasons why a self-driving car is very important to humanity.
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Every action leaves a scar. None, as deep, as the tearing wound fo a fatal car crash. Every incident gone by, leaves a gap. A empty seat on the car. A blank canvas on a families art wall. A planned feast, preparations forgotten, mouldy and rotten. Due to restlessness a shocking sum of humans, elders and youngsters alike, meet their demise due to the reign of reckless drivers. Tens of thousand of people let fatigue shred their soul, only to find flames amidst swirling ashes. As alchohol grows in poularity, accidents rise. Beneath the grey ashes drifting amongst the skelekton of the flames, is a scent. The faint nauseating scent of atrocious beer mixed amidst the screeching odour of wine. The flashing sign stands tall on the motorway with large numerics spelling, 80. With these inanimate lawholders in place, you would have thought that there wouldn’t be accidents. You’re wrong. Cars speed through roads, dust soaring in graceful patterns that spell the very letters of death. A pothole. A speeding car. Flames. Blood.
But, in this tearing chasm, lies a spark. A small spark of hope in the death. Automation. A Ignored factor, yet a saviour. no more fatigue is needed. You can flick a switch, let the doors open and slump down. Tap. Tap. Tap. The program reads the short message a pargraph of code in it’s eyes. It smoothly whisps out of the parking spot before silently driving through thre streets like. Waymo’s technology has proven to prevent accidents through fatigue as it can take the user to ddestinations far and wide. It’s gps maintains it’s position as it deprts into the Starlit night.
We foolishly hidde in shadows as we call our mistakes and failures accidents. The rising and dominating popularity of alchoholic items increases as manutfacturers increase production. In many snenes where car crashes are unnaturaly cause, not from fatigue or other issues but something else. Alchohol. Even beneath the ashes from several incidents, is the strong whiff of beer, it’s nauseating scent tearing minds. Automation and FPS encoded cars solve this through their smart technology. Playing soothing music to reduce anger related incidents and using it’s internal compass to keep on heading to the destination.
Blood splatters into the rising flames as pedastrians scream in terror. Cars shoot through the streets, screeching whit every corner and roaring on every motorway. Then, it comes across a well known road issue. A pothole. The car flips and bursts into flames like hellish firework. It spurts oil only feeding the small sparks causing a devouring inferno. FPS related cameras watch for speed signs maintaing a steady pace, regulated to maintain safety. 95% of users report that it’s speed is always exactly the some or slightly below the speed limit. This maximise efficiency and balances it with safety.
As risks grow in the modern world, so does technology. It’s programs become more intricate makign new features not only keeping its stable safety, reliability and entertainment. Ever since the introduction of FPS, accidents – No, not accidents, failures and mistake rates have decreased by a tremendous factor.
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Should we mandate autonomous vehicles over ordinary cars?
Would you want AI driving your car? Imagine your car getting driven by AI. What if there is a malfunction and your screen error written in bold letters and someone is in front of you and you can’t stop. Having autonomous vehicles replace normal cars can lead to many causes of trouble. Having a driver can have greater control, Maintenance and better safety for passengers. Having a regular car can be cheaper and have to have less maintenance.
Firstly, when a person is driving a car they can have better control compared to automatic cars. Like when you are going up a hill or an snowy condition it will be easier to change gear and managing speed, not going too quick or too slow. It also helps with minimal sudden stops and accident prevention. Adaption to road conditions is also very important when it comes to other surrounding environment like bushland and snow and also drivers can be situation aware to not go to danger. Some people enjoy driving and research shows that when a person is driving it is less stressful and more enjoyable journey, making the whole journey experience better. When a person is driving it also reduces unnecessary wear on vehicle components like tires, saving money on maintenance and repairs.
Next, people driving cars can reduce maintenance and repairs which means less money spent. If people spend less money then they can use it for other car components. Having a good maintained or a car that does not need maintenance often can lead to increased reliability and a longer car life. Research shows that when drivers are having good reliability can lead to less stressing car rides which can lead to more relaxation which can be very important for long car rides like road trips. Extended car life for ordinary cars can be resold while automatic cars that rely on AI might not be able too be resold.
Thirdly, having a regular car can be cheaper. Research shows that it is cheaper because it has cheaper repairs, better fuel economy and lower insurance cost. Automatic cars also need more time to repair and check cause they need to check more parts and more, so if a regular car takes one day they an automatic might take twice the time, which can be trouble if you need to travel often. Normal cars can also have better fuel economy than automatic cars because of less acceleration which can mean less money spent on electricity and petrol fuels. If your car needs maintenance and it takes a long time and you travel a lot, it can cause a lot trouble.
In conclusion, i believe that no ordinary car should be replaced by any automatic cars. We should keep ordinary cars because drivers have greater control, less maintenance and better safety for passengers. So lets make sure that normal cars do not get replaced .
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Should we mandate autonomous vehicles over ordinary cars?
Would you want AI driving your car? Imagine your car getting driven by AI. What if there is a malfunction and your screen error written in bold letters and someone is in front of you and you can’t stop. Having autonomous vehicles replace normal cars can lead to many causes of trouble. Having a driver can have greater control, Maintenance and better safety for passengers. Having a regular car can be cheaper and have to have less maintenance.
Firstly, when a person is driving a car they can have better control compared to automatic cars. Like when you are going up a hill or an snowy condition it will be easier to change gear and managing speed, not going too quick or too slow. It also helps with minimal sudden stops and accident prevention. Adaption to road conditions is also very important when it comes to other surrounding environment like bushland and snow and also drivers can be situation aware to not go to danger. Some people enjoy driving and research shows that when a person is driving it is less stressful and more enjoyable journey, making the whole journey experience better. When a person is driving it also reduces unnecessary wear on vehicle components like tires, saving money on maintenance and repairs.
Next, people driving cars can reduce maintenance and repairs which means less money spent. If people spend less money then they can use it for other car components. Having a good maintained or a car that does not need maintenance often can lead to increased reliability and a longer car life. Research shows that when drivers are having good reliability can lead to less stressing car rides which can lead to more relaxation which can be very important for long car rides like road trips. Extended car life for ordinary cars can be resold while automatic cars that rely on AI might not be able too be resold.
Thirdly, having a regular car can be cheaper. Research shows that it is cheaper because it has cheaper repairs, better fuel economy and lower insurance cost. Automatic cars also need more time to repair and check cause they need to check more parts and more, so if a regular car takes one day they an automatic might take twice the time, which can be trouble if you need to travel often. Normal cars can also have better fuel economy than automatic cars because of less acceleration which can mean less money spent on electricity and petrol fuels. If your car needs maintenance and it takes a long time and you travel a lot, it can cause a lot trouble.
In conclusion, i believe that no ordinary car should be replaced by any automatic cars. We should keep ordinary cars because drivers have greater control, less maintenance and better safety for passengers. So lets make sure that normal cars do not get replaced .
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Imagine driving home after a long day at work—exhausted, unwell, and barely able to keep your eyes open. You nearly fall asleep at the wheel… Falling asleep at the wheel is one of the most common causes of car accidents. This is why auto-driving electric cars are not just useful, but necessary. Automated vehicles provide superior safety by navigating roads independently, driving passengers to their destinations, and even calling emergency services if the driver becomes unconscious. For these reasons, owning an automated electric car is crucial.
Firstly, electric cars are significantly better for the environment. Every day, billions of people rely on petrol, gas, or diesel, contributing to global warming and accelerating climate change. Professor A. Cameron, an Environmental Science expert, states, “Climate change is not going to stop unless we take action. Some ways we can protect the planet are by saving electricity and water, using solar energy, and driving electric cars to minimise the use of fossil fuels.” This highlights that switching to electric vehicles does not only protect human lives, but also helps preserve plants, animals, and ecosystems.
Each year, thousands of people lose their lives after falling asleep or passing out while driving. Automated vehicles play a vital role in preventing these tragedies. Researcher Melon Eusk reports, “Safety cars have saved many lives. Of the thousands of people who passed out or fell asleep while driving, only 1% were driving a safety car, and those vehicles prevented fatal accidents.” This technology could save your life. Everyone experiences days when they are too tired to drive safely but have no choice. While some argue that auto-driving electric cars are too expensive—ranging from $75,000 to $190,000—the cost is insignificant compared to the value of a human life. Is saving money really worth risking your life?
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Imagine a world where you never have to worry about a car accident again. Imagine your parents being able to relax and chat with you on the way to school instead of stressing over heavy traffic. This isn’t just a scene from a sci-fi movie; it is a reality we can achieve by mandating autonomous vehicles (AVs) over ordinary, human-driven cars. To ensure safety, efficiency, and freedom for everyone, we must embrace the switch to self-driving technology.
The most compelling reason to mandate autonomous vehicles is safety. Statistics show that over 90% of road accidents are caused by human error, such as speeding, fatigue, or looking at a phone. Humans can be unpredictable and easily distracted, but computers do not get tired or bored. An autonomous car uses 360-degree sensors and complex algorithms to “see” every obstacle simultaneously. By removing the “human element” from the driver’s seat, we could virtually eliminate collisions and save thousands of lives every year.
Beyond safety, a world of only autonomous cars would be much better for our environment and our schedules. Human drivers often cause “phantom traffic jams” by braking too hard or reacting slowly to green lights. Autonomous cars, however, can communicate with each other to maintain a steady, perfect flow of traffic. Because these vehicles are designed to drive at the most efficient speeds and are primarily electric, they significantly reduce energy waste and harmful emissions, helping us fight climate change while we get to our destinations faster.
Furthermore, mandating AVs provides incredible independence to people who are currently excluded from driving. Think about the elderly, people with visual impairments, or those with physical disabilities who currently rely on expensive taxis or the help of others to get around. With a mandatory AV system, a person who is blind or a senior citizen with slow reflexes could simply hop into a car and safely go wherever they need. It creates a fair and inclusive community where everyone has the freedom to move.
In conclusion, while some people might say they enjoy the feeling of being behind the wheel, the benefits of “giving up the steering wheel” are far too great to ignore. Mandating autonomous vehicles will make our roads safer, our air cleaner, and our lives much more convenient. For a brighter and more secure future, it is time to let technology take the lead and make human driving a thing of the past.
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Imagine a road full of autonomous cars, each controlled by AI, which could turn corrupt at the command of a hacker. Cars flipped, then combusted into a fire behemoth, causing citizens to squeal and run. I adamantly believe that autonomous vehicles should be banned because they are subject to hacking, may not function properly in certain conditions and will cost thousands of people’s income for the overpriced autonomous cars.
First of all, autonomous cars are not flawless, and they can have issues or be hacked. Hackers can stop you from taking control of the car, and kill you and many pedestrians and, even if no one is in the car, it is still possible. Studies have shown that one in three autonomous cars have made errors at a time, which can be extremely dangerous. Also, each year, an average of two hackers manipulate cars and turn them into killing machines. However, some argue that rates of human error are much higher, as 98% of car accidents are made by man, but think, how many autonomous cars are there right now, compared to human cars? The large difference between the two types of cars is a huge factor, and some studies have shown that for every five hundred normal cars there is one autonomous vehicle. Therefore, autonomous vehicles should be banned because they can also make errors, and are less consistent than humans.
Furthermore, autonomous cars can get blinded by snow, or if not consistently cleaned by hand, the cameras could get blurred by dust or soaked in water. Autonomous still have not developed backups for these aspects. Not only do these problems require frequent attention, they also can cause the car damaging its cameras and crashing, or becoming unusable. Studies have shown that no matter where you are, autonomous vehicles require a cleaning every three days, and sometimes cannot be driven. Some people may argue that it also applies to humans, but humans can simply use the windsweepers, as they do not need cameras to drive. Studies have shown that when it snows, human accident rates increase by one half, while autonomous cars’ accident rates quintuple. Thus, autonomous vehicles should be banned because they cannot function in rain, and have to be taken care of constantly.
Also, autonomous vehicles being enforced or popularised would cause hundreds of thousands of drivers losing their jobs. Not only would an entire industry collapse, but it would also mean that lots of people wouldn’t be able to access cars, as they cannot or aren’t wealthy enough to buy one. This could drive people into poverty, and cost support companies millions, and also affect the governments’ tax profit. Recent surveys have shown that 82% of families would rather not buy an autonomous car, and 29% cannot afford one. However, some opponents argue that with technology developing, it is obvious that prices will plunge, but it is not possible that the switchover will work, and it would only result in negatives. Also, without everything being autonomous, humans could crash into autonomous vehicles, still not ensuring safety. So autonomous vehicles should not be enforced because it would strip thousands of drivers of their jobs.
Ultimately, autonomous vehicles should not be enforced, as they are subject to hacking, may not function properly in certain conditions and will cost thousands of people’s income for the overpriced autonomous cars. We cannot let go of the control of our safety.
Imagine walking down the familiar cobbled streets of your neighborhood, watching cars drive past, drivers watching their phones as the car revs on independently. Each one moves in calm coordination. Perfect stops at the burning lights of red. Perfect turns at the junctions of endless roads. Perfect halts as a family of ducks waddle across the rough ground – until you spot the people gripping their wheels, uncontrolled by the satisfying hum of the autopilot, knuckles turning white as they slam their brakes, tires screaming, sickening crunches of metal filling the air. The deathly silence that continues is not quite the same. Bodies lay behind shattered glass, blood pouring out, as children wait for the parent that will never come. Smoke rises thickly, carrying the acrid scent of burning rubber and twisted metal. Sirens wail in the distance, but the chaos dominates; ducks scatter across shards of glass, flames lick crumpled cars, and a mother’s cries pierce the air, searching for a child lost beneath the wreckage. The cobblestones, slick with oil and blood, reflect the horror around them. The street that once moved in calm precision is now a scene of panic and grief, a brutal reminder of how ordinary cars, guided by human hands, can so easily fail.
This visceral contrast frames the heart of the debate on whether we should mandate autonomous vehicles over ordinary cars. Human error—distraction, fatigue, and division of attention—is cited as the proximate cause in roughly 90% of road crashes worldwide, underscoring how traditional driving falters even under ordinary conditions. Evidence from autonomous vehicle programs suggests that replacing human control with automated systems can substantially reduce serious collisions, as a car traveling by our hands’ danger increases from 20% under ideal attentive conditions to over 40% when distraction, fatigue, or delayed reaction intervenes—factors that autonomous vehicles are specifically designed to eliminate through constant monitoring, millisecond reaction times, and rule-based decision making, strengthening the case for mandating autonomous vehicles over ordinary cars where public safety is concerned, especially with features of cameras and LiDARs.
Beyond statistics, autonomous cars can not only increase the level of pedestrian safety, but also transform mobility for the elderly and people with disabilities who are often excluded from independent travel. For individuals with limited vision, slower reaction times, or physical impairments that prevent safe driving, autonomous vehicles offer consistent, reliable transportation without the risks associated with human error. This independence reduces reliance on caregivers, lowers social isolation, and improves access to essential services such as healthcare, employment, and community life. In this sense, autonomous vehicles are not merely a technological upgrade, but a public accessibility measure—one that expands freedom and dignity for groups historically constrained by conventional car dependence.
However, critics argue that mandating autonomous vehicles is premature. They point to unresolved issues of software failure, cybersecurity threats, and the moral complexity of algorithmic decision-making in unavoidable crash scenarios. Others raise concerns about economic displacement for professional drivers and unequal access to expensive technology, which could deepen social inequality. These concerns are valid and demand careful regulation and transition planning, yet they do not negate the central reality revealed on those cobbled streets: ordinary cars fail because humans fail, repeatedly and predictably. The challenge, therefore, is not whether autonomous vehicles are perfect, but whether they are demonstrably safer than the status quo—and the evidence increasingly suggests that they are.
In conclusion, the question of mandating autonomous vehicles over ordinary cars is ultimately a question of responsibility. The evidence is clear that human-driven vehicles, vulnerable to distraction, fatigue, and misjudgment, impose an ongoing and preventable risk on everyone who shares the road. Autonomous vehicles, while not flawless, demonstrate a measurable capacity to reduce collisions, protect pedestrians, and extend safe mobility to the elderly and disabled. As with past road safety reforms, resistance is inevitable, but progress has always required prioritizing collective well-being over personal habit. A carefully regulated transition toward autonomous vehicles is not about surrendering control to machines; it is about choosing safer streets, fewer grieving families, and a transport system designed to protect life rather than gamble with it.