Do self-driving cars still require a driver's license?
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Yes, a driver's license is required. According to current laws, even if a vehicle has autonomous driving capabilities, the driver still needs a driver's license to operate the vehicle. To drive a motor vehicle, one must legally obtain a motor vehicle driver's license. Applying for a motor vehicle driver's license requires meeting the driving permit conditions set by the public security department of the State Council. After passing the examination, the traffic management department of the public security authority will issue the corresponding category of motor vehicle driver's license. Below is relevant information: 1. The meaning of autonomous driving technology: Self-driving cars are a type of smart vehicle, also known as wheeled mobile robots, primarily relying on in-vehicle computer systems to achieve autonomous driving. 2. The principle of autonomous driving technology: It uses onboard sensors to perceive the vehicle's surrounding environment and, based on the obtained information about the road, vehicle position, and obstacles, controls the vehicle's steering and speed to ensure safe and reliable driving on the road.
Let me tell you, even with self-driving cars nowadays, you still need a driver's license. Why? Because they haven't reached full autonomy yet. Take my electric car with autonomous features for example - when the system suddenly disengages, a human driver must take over immediately. Traffic authorities currently mandate that as long as a vehicle has a steering wheel, the driver must be licensed. Moreover, in case of accidents, insurance claims become particularly complicated if the owner doesn't even have a license. So don't think buying a self-driving car means complete hands-free freedom - the safest approach is to properly get licensed. We'll see when the laws change.
