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Public opinion on a future with driverless carsMarch 2018

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Population around the world do not feel all optimistic about driverless cars

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Q3. How much do you agree or disagree that self-driving cars will make driving…

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Self-driving cars will make driving more relaxing– % AgreeBENEFITS

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Self-driving cars will make driving safer– % Agree


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Self-driving cars will make driving faster– % Agree


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Self-driving cars will make driving easier– % Agree


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Self-driving cars will make driving friendlier to the environment– % Agree


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Self-driving cars will make driving more economical– % Agree


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Self-driving cars will make driving more enjoyable – % Agree


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Self-driving cars will make driving more comfortable – % Agree


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Consumers trust manufacturers and the government more to regulate self driving cars

Q4. Which of the following do you trust most to regulate self-driving cars?

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Those in developing economies are more likely to own a driverless carOWNERSHIP

Q5. Which of the following would you choose if you wanted to use a self-driving car? – Owning my own

% who would own a self-driving car as their main form of use

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Developed economies are more resistant to driverless carsOWNERSHIP

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Q5. Which of the following would you choose if you wanted to use a self-driving car? – I would not use a self-driving car

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Decision makers are more willing to own and use self-driving cars

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Q5. Which of the following would you choose if you wanted to use a self-driving car?

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