Read the case study “Can Cars Drive Themselves–And Should They?” on pages 453–455 of the
textbook. Then, address the prompts below.
Discuss some benefits and disadvantages of automated automobiles. Be sure to include a discussion of ethical
and social issues presented by automated automobiles.
If you were the CEO of a major auto manufacturer, would you invest resources in the development and
marketing of automated automobiles? Why, or why not?