Which disruption associated with fully autonomous vehicles was rated as the most worrying by survey respondents?

• A. Reduced private ownership of cars
• B. Fewer traffic lights on roads
• C. Reduced number of driving jobs
• D. Less space needed for parking

Answer: (A)

The question is about how people perceive the disruptions that come with fully autonomous vehicles and which change worries them the most. The strongest worry is the shift away from owning a car to using autonomous services on demand. Owning a car is tied to personal independence, predictable costs, and private space, so moving to a model where transportation is provided as a service can feel like losing a level of control over everyday life. People worry about relying on a network for travel, possible price changes, and what happens if a ride isn’t immediately available, all of which can seem more immediate and personal than other changes.

Fewer traffic lights on roads would alter how traffic flows but doesn’t strike at personal ownership or daily autonomy in the same way. The concern about driving jobs is significant, especially for workers, but it tends to be more specific to employment groups than a broad shift in how individuals get around. Less space needed for parking is often viewed as a potential urban benefit rather than a worry.