How Will Driverless Technology Change Our Lives?

Almost every day, we hear about a new development in the world of driverless technology. But how will this technology change our lives when cars no longer need humans to drive them?

driverless technology 无人驾驶技术

Major automakers are now researching and testing driver less cars.

Technology companies like Apple, Google and Uber are also working to bring driverless technology to market.

automakers 汽车制造商

driverless cars 无人驾驶汽车

technology companies like Apple, Google and Uber 科技公司比如苹果，谷歌和优步

James Anderson is a senior behavioral scientist at the RAND Corporation. He is also an expert on driver less transportation. He said the first stage of the technology is already here. The technology allows cars to change lanes, control speed and warn drivers of hazards.

driverless transportation 无人驾驶交通工具

the technology allows cars to do 这项技术使汽车可以怎样怎样

change lanes, control speed and warn drivers of hazards 变道，控制车速和警告司机危险

"The idea is that drivers first use these, and then become more confident to use the technology more," he said. "But the risk of that is that research suggests people tend to over rely on the equipment, and may or may not be able to jump back in and take over on short notice."

people tend to over rely on the equipment 人们往往过度依赖设备

to be continued...