Self - driving cars are still considered too risky to use by 71 % of Americans , according to a study by the American Automobile Association ( AAA ) . Before the fatal crash of a driverless hybrid test vehicle in 2018 , the figure was 63 % . However , the survey demonstrated that Americans are more willing to accept the technology in a limited capacity , with 68 % comfortable with self - driving vehicles at low speeds over short distances . In its latest annual study of consumer attitudes toward self-driving cars, AAA found that 71 percent of Americans are afraid to ride in a fully autonomous vehicle. Further , respondents were 68 % more likely to trust driver - assist features , such as adaptive cruise control , if they have already them equipped in their car .
Self - driving cars are still considered too risky to use by 71 % of Americans , according to a study by the American Automobile Association ( AAA ) . Before the fatal crash of a driverless hybrid test vehicle in 2018 , the figure was 63 % . However , the survey demonstrated that Americans are more willing to accept the technology in a limited capacity , with 68 % comfortable with self - driving vehicles at low speeds over short distances . Further , respondents were 68 % more likely to trust driver - assist features , such as adaptive cruise control , if they have already them equipped in their car .