The team behind the feat says experiments like this will help make autonomous cars safer at regular speeds, too.

Self-driving cars, like the Volkswagen Herbie and KITT from Knight Rider, are gradually transitioning from science fiction to reality. The benefits are clear: passengers can use their commute to relax,

The promise of self-driving cars has yet to manifest in a way that matters to the average consumer, though this technology will eventually arrive. While Waymo has a few small

Six out of ten American drivers are afraid to ride in a self-driving car. Meanwhile, Waymo is up past 150,000 paid autonomous rides per week.

"Just 13% of U.S. drivers indicated they’d feel safe riding in a self-driving or autonomous vehicle (AV)," according to the survey. "That’s up from last year, when 9% of drivers said they’d be comfortable. Despite the slight increase, 6 in 10 drivers still report being afraid to get into a vehicle that drives itself."

Self-driving cars promise a future of safer roads and reduced human error, but their reliance on data and advanced technology introduces new complexities. While algorithms and sensors aim to eliminate mistakes,

The development marked a breakthrough for Tesla’s chief executive, Elon Musk, in a country where his company has faced increasingly tough competition.

Want to save money on your car insurance? Tesla needs more FSD data, and is asking you to let Elon take the wheel.