It was not clear if these delivery vehicles will be required to have a safety driver while testing, as is required for passenger cars. California 's Department of Motor Vehicles has proposed legislation which would allow testing of autonomous delivery vehicles , weighing less than 10,001 lbs . , on public roads . Companies would require a permit to do so , but no details were given about the need for a human back - up driver , as seen in self - driving passenger cars .
California 's Department of Motor Vehicles has proposed legislation which would allow testing of autonomous delivery vehicles , weighing less than 10,001 lbs . , on public roads . Companies would require a permit to do so , but no details were given about the need for a human back - up driver , as seen in self - driving passenger cars .