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Self-driving cars given UK green light as \u2018users\u2019 get immunity from prosecution<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nThe technology uses BMW\u2019s \u201cPersonal Pilot\u201d programme and costs \u20ac6,000 in Germany (roughly \u00a35,244). The firm says \u201ccustomers will be able to edit emails, engage more deeply in telephone calls and stream videos from various providers on the central display during a journey.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
The main difference between Level 2 and Level 3 is that the driver holds responsibility for the vehicle at all times, but with their hands off the wheel in Level 3, that is no longer the case. Still, BMW maintains that the driver must be ready to \u201creassume the task of driving at any time\u201d. A symbol on the driver\u2019s screen signifies when Level 3 autonomy is available.\u00a0<\/p>\n
In September 2023, the government cast doubt on suitability of driverless cars to British roads, with the Transport Select Committee stating \u201cover the last decade, progress in this technology has failed to meet many of its promoters\u2019 predictions, and this has bred understandable cynicism\u201d.<\/p>\n
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