Driverless cars 'could lead to complacency'

Certain types of driverless vehicles may not be safe, peers have warned. Over-reliance on technology could mean drivers react slowly to taking back control of a semi-autonomous vehicle in an emergency, they said. However, the Lords Science and Technology Committee noted that some technology could reduce accidents caused by human error. The Department for Transport said driverless cars "have the potential to transform the way we travel." Vehicles can be split into different levels of automation, according to industry body the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).