Scientists Say Self-driving Cars May Be Dangerous Because They Don’t Understand Social Cues

A rider waits in the back of a WAYMO self driven car as it calls for assistance stuck on the road. (University of Copenhagen via SWNS)

Self-driving cars annoy other road users, cause jams and could be dangerous because they don’t understand human interaction, a new study claims.

Researchers found that the vehicles, touted as the future of transport, can’t pick up on the subtle human social cues that inform driving.