The End of Driving as We Know It

By 2040, holding a steering wheel becomes illegal in most cities. Not discouraged.

Illegal. Because autonomous vehicles proved that human drivers are the deadliest

thing on the road. Level 5 autonomy arrives between 2036 and 2038. Cars with zero controls,

360 degree sensors, and AI that predicts danger before it happens. These machines communicate

with each other, negotiating intersections without traffic lights and parking themselves underground

while you sleep. Your morning commute transforms completely. A shared autonomous pod arrives at your

door, you step inside, and it already knows your destination. You work on your

laptop, take a nap, or watch a movie while the city flows around you.