(Alexandria Sage/Reuters)They say autonomous trucks will change our lives, and most Canadians just aren't prepared. The latest published figures, now likely out of date, show humans need to intervene behind the wheel of an autonomous vehicle every 8,000 kilometres. One of the advantages of autonomous trucks is that, unlike some people, robot vehicles won't operate when conditions are more hazardous than they can handle. There is still a shortage of drivers, but as autonomous trucks flood into the market, demand for those workers will plunge. Canada could make laws to keep autonomous trucks out, but Godsmark says once they are operating in the U.S. it's hard to imagine lawmakers here doing that.

Source: CBC News November 20, 2017 09:56 UTC