Driverless Cars

Available for over a year

As the race to develop driverless cars hots up around the world, the UK is determined not to be left in the slow lane. Government money is being invested to help test vehicles and 'pods' over the next three years. It is not just the robotic technology which is being developed, building the trust of the public in vehicles which eventually will not need drivers behind the wheel is crucial. There is still a long way to go, and Peter Day talks to those involved in this brave new world of transport. (Photo: Peter Day in a driverless car simulator)