The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is updating safety rules for cars that have automated driving systems (self-driving technology). The new rules would allow these self-driving cars to operate without traditional steering wheels, pedals, and other manual controls that current regulations require, as long as they meet updated safety standards. This matters because it clears the legal path for companies to manufacture and sell truly autonomous vehicles on American roads, while ensuring they still meet federal safety requirements.
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