Self-driving Cars: Why We Can’t Leave the Driver Behind | John Nielsen | TEDxWilmingtonSalon

Self-driving cars and autonomous technology have the potential to reduce traffic related fatalities, save billions of dollars, and add mobility options for many. However, most consumers are afraid to ride in a car with autonomous features or even share the road with them. Here’s why we should care and ideas on what we can do to bring the drivers along for the ride. John Nielsen is a Managing Director of AAA and responsible for Automotive Engineering and Repair. He was appointed to this position in 2013 and tasked to develop an automotive engineering group that provides assessments of emerging automotive technology and trends important to motorists, legislators and the repair industry

Nielsen has more than 30 years of experience in the automotive industry. He has held an ASE Master Automotive Technician certification, authored the book “Making Sense of Car Care”, and participates with numerous industry projects and government initiatives. John is a frequent speaker at industry events and guest on radio and TV shows throughout the country. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

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