In the future of all cars, buses and trucks will be driverless. The only people travelling inside these vehicles will be passengers. Do you think the advantages of driverless vehicles outweigh the disadvantages. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. Write at least 250 words.

A few years from now, more people will travel in self-driving cars, buses and trucks without an operator. Some argue that the advantages of self-driving

vehicles

trump the disadvantages. I completely disagree with

this

opinion and think that safety and job losses will be affected.

Firstly

, I believe that safety will be overlooked if driverless transport is introduced.

This

is because self-driving machines will struggle in harsh weather conditions

such

as heavy rain, snow or fog.

Furthermore

, autonomous

vehicles

will face difficulties in navigating through complex environmental conditions.

For instance

, in Germany, a self-driving train derailed

due to

stormy conditions which led to multiple fatalities.

This

is an example of machines not being able to overcome human capabilities.

Hence

, why it is important for someone to be present to take control of the reins.

Secondly

, the economic impact is huge.

This

is because driverless transport will put people out of work. A huge

number

of jobs will be cut in the transport sector which means fewer taxes are being paid.

This

would have a negative impact on the economy. In Nevada,

for instance

, the

number

of job losses has been substantial

due to

the increased

number

of self-driving

vehicles

. The

number

of people relying on state benefits has risen significantly.

Finally

, there is the issue of liability. If there is an accident who is to blame? The legality of prosecution is a grey issue. There needs to be a legal framework for self-driving cars.

To conclude

, I believe the disadvantages of self-driving

vehicles

such

as safety and economic impact outweigh the advantages.