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When the first cars hit British roads in the late 19th
century, they had an unusual safety feature. Every
“horseless carriage” was guided by a man walking in
front waving a red flag to warn other road users of the
vehicle’s approach. These early precautions, known as
the “red flag laws”, seem laughable now. However,
future generations may look at current safety measures
in much the same way. In the US state of Nevada, the
government has begun to draft a set of regulations that
will allow self-driving vehicles on its roads. These cars
will have technological advantages such as cameras
that determine exactly where other cars are and how
fast they are moving. Promoters of the self-driving cars
believe they will save time and fuel, and reduce traffic
jams. If these cars become a reality, there may be a
dramatic decrease in human drivers on the roads.
People who still want the pleasure of driving themselves
will someday have to warn other road users that they
are engaging in such a dangerous activity. People then
might consider reintroducing the red flags.