A few minutes research shows mine is a common misconception in modern commercial flight [1] and "Autopilots exist that automate all of these flight phases excep

A few minutes research shows mine is a common misconception in modern commercial flight [1] and "Autopilots exist that automate all of these flight phases except taxi and takeoff" [2]. I think this speaks further to the difficulties with driver-less cars. I was taught not to swerve when an animal ran out in front of the car, even if it meant hitting the animal, because the car might roll. If a driver-less car makes this calculation, there will be ramifications. Should a driver-less car destroy itself rather than hitting an animal? [1] http://www.cnn.com/2012/03/24/travel/autopilot-airlines/ http://www.cnn.com/2012/03/24/travel/autopilot-airlines/ [2] http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Autopilot http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Autopilot