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Self-driving cars

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
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Verified for the 2026 examWritten by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025

Definition

Self-driving cars, also known as autonomous vehicles, are automobiles equipped with advanced sensors, cameras, and artificial intelligence technology that can navigate and operate without human intervention. They use a combination of sensors and algorithms to perceive their surroundings and make decisions accordingly.

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