[CatOwner]

I doubt auto-driving software will ever be programed to avoid running into some idiot who does something totally irrational, illegal and just plain stupid.

This. There are instances where self-driving cars will be a benefit, albeit with human monitoring of some kind. But I think we're a long way off from having self-driving cars on a large scale.

[Cuttnhorse]

Agreed...I think this entire concept is being rushed way beyond the technology.