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Most U.S. adults say they would be uncomfortable riding in a driverless car


Most U.S. adults say they would be uncomfortable riding in a driverless car
% of U.S. adults who say they would be __ riding in a driverless car
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Note: Those who said “Not sure” or did not answer are not shown.
Source: Survey of U.S. adults conducted Feb. 17-23, 2026.
PEW RESEARCH CENTER


Most U.S. adults say they would be uncomfortable riding in a driverless car
% of U.S. adults who say they would be __ riding in a driverless car
Comfort levelU.S. adults
Extremely/Very comfortable7
Somewhat comfortable16
Not too/Not at all comfortable71

Note: Those who said “Not sure” or did not answer are not shown.
Source: Survey of U.S. adults conducted Feb. 17-23, 2026.
PEW RESEARCH CENTER

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