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The engineer got in the car and turned it on. “If you all gather around you will see what many people think is the coolest feature on the car. The steering wheel turns on its own!” As they walked away, Emmett turned to Uncle Gus and said, “Now those people you see texting or shaving or putting on makeup could do that without endangering others.”

Cars With No Drivers: a Good Thing? People who support the idea of a self-driving car have many reasons why such a vehicle is a good thing. Studies suggest that these cars would reduce the number of traffic accidents, because computers make fewer mistakes than humans. Autonomous cars (pictured: from Nissan) could reduce

traffic jams and make the roads flow more smoothly. And, these vehicles could open up a whole new world for those who can’t drive now, such as underage drivers, the elderly, the blind, and physically challenged. There are those doubters, however, who suggest that autonomous cars would lead to the loss of many jobs for those who drive vehicles

for a living. The cars, being linked together, would lead to a loss of privacy, and many people might be hesitant to give up their control of the cars. Talk to your friends and family about this topic: What do you think?

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