There are hopes the technology could improve road safety.
Chhabra thinks this would enable traffic-busting carpool vehicles, dramatically improve road safety, and reduce emissions.
On the contrary, plenty can be done to improve road safety and prevent death and injury.
But that approach, says Musselwhite, does little to improve road safety.
The ways by which countries improve road safety have been well-developed, tried and tested.
If you improve road lighting or install anti-lock brakes, people drive faster and more recklessly.
"Councils also need increased investment in the widespread resurfacing projects we desperately need to improve road conditions for cyclists".
In a speech to parliament last week, Nepal's prime minister, Pushpa Kamal Dahal, promised urgent measures to improve road safety.
Jharkhand: The government approved the construction of 39 bridges in rural areas to improve road connectivity (Prabhatkhabar).
Mr. Spitzer said the state would be more secure having identification records of more people, and said it could improve road safety and lower insurance costs.
Urmson argued driverless cars would improve road safety, calling the development "an important step toward improving road safety and transforming mobility for millions of people".
