Unmanned driving refers to the operation of vehicles through automatic control systems and sensing equipment without the intervention of human drivers. Because unmanned vehicles drive automatically through computer systems and advanced technology, drivers no longer need to master and practice traditional driving skills, so unmanned vehicles do not need to take a driver's license test.
The traditional driving test is mainly to ensure that drivers have basic driving skills and master traffic rules. In the case of unmanned driving, the driving of vehicles is automatically controlled by computer systems and sensors, without the actual control and judgment of human drivers. Therefore, driverless cars do not need drivers to have traditional driving skills and driver's licenses.
However, although unmanned driving does not require a driver's license, it is still necessary to ensure that drivers have the necessary understanding and training on the use and safety of unmanned vehicles. Drivers need to receive relevant training and education to understand the working principle, operation interface and safety specifications of driverless vehicles. Drivers also need to understand the limitations and coping strategies of unmanned vehicles to ensure that they can correctly intervene or respond to emergencies when necessary.
Challenges and development trends of unmanned driving
The realization of unmanned driving needs to rely on highly accurate positioning, perception, decision-making and control technology. At present, there are still technical challenges in the accuracy, safety and reliability of lidar, camera and sensor. In order to achieve a higher level of unmanned driving, it is necessary to continuously improve and develop related technologies. Driverless cars must abide by traffic regulations and safety standards, so it is necessary to formulate and improve relevant laws and regulations.
In addition, it is necessary to solve the ethical issues related to driverless driving, such as the responsibility of decision-making, mutual cooperation and communication between self-driving cars, and so on. Driverless technology is gradually applied in the fields of transportation, logistics and public transportation. It is predicted that in the future, driverless cars will be gradually popularized, which will promote traffic efficiency, reduce traffic accidents and improve traffic congestion.
At the same time, driverless driving may also promote the development of new modes of travel and traffic ecology. To sum up, driverless drivers don't need to take a driver's license, because they don't need traditional driving techniques and control vehicles. However, drivers still need relevant training and knowledge about the use and safety of driverless vehicles. Driverless technology also faces some challenges and development trends, including technological breakthroughs, the formulation of laws and regulations, and the solution of moral problems.