I think you are confusing the current social and legal climate for self driving cars with what the technology can do in 5-10 years. For example, if the law say

I think you are confusing the current social and legal climate for self driving cars with what the technology can do in 5-10 years. For example, if the law says "there must be a licensed driver ready to take control at all times" then it doesn't really matter what the technology can do.