Originally appeared on Automoblog.net

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Autonomous driving is continually up for debate. Proponents point to increased safety, better use of infrastructure, and more enjoyable, productive driving.
Others are not so sure.
Survey Says
The latest from Volvo Cars’ Future of Driving survey shows nine out of ten New Yorkers and 86 percent of Californians are ready for autonomous driving.
The majority of residents in those states believe strongly in the benefits of autonomous driving.
Pennsylvania, Illinois, and Texas are a bit more skeptical. 60 percent of Texans, for example, support autonomous vehicles, but that’s 9 percent less than the nationwide average. 62 percent of Pennsylvanians think autonomous cars will eliminate traffic accidents, compared to the national average of 68 percent. The lowest is Illinois. Only about half (52 percent) of Illinois residents would trust an autonomous car on their daily drive, about 10 percent less than the national average. Recently, Volvo has stressed the need for world governments to work together regarding autonomous driving. Volvo Cars President and CEO, Lex Kerssemakers, believes government backing is vital for making autonomous driving a viable and safe option.
“The difference between states regarding the safety benefits of autonomous cars highlights why we need a federal framework for autonomous driving regulations,” he said.
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