NATIONAL AUTONOMOUS VEHICLE DAY

NATIONAL AUTONOMOUS VEHICLE DAY

Observe the future on May 31 with National Autonomous Vehicle Day! This is your opportunity to experience the realization of science and technology merging like never before. Buckle up as we take you on a ride to learn what technology is doing to our cars!

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An autonomous vehicle, including self-driving cars (both manned and unmanned) and unmanned aerial vehicles, may seem like something out of a science fiction movie. Still, these cutting-edge technologies have placed a variety of industries at a precipice of change. Cars that take us from point A to point B without having to touch the wheel are already a reality in some states. Autonomous Friendly Corridors, like one proposed in North Dakota, could boost commerce and become centers of more innovation. Pilot programs around the country test a variety of formats.

The year 2017 proved to be a big year for the Autonomous Vehicle. The first ten testing sites dedicated to developing autonomous vehicles were announced by the US Department of Transportation. While some states grapple with how this new technology affects current laws and what changes may need to be made, others addressed those questions paving the way (or the skies) for autonomous vehicles to make their debut in their own states.

Driverless cars in test areas continue to expand. Not only do these small samplings provide an opportunity for communities to see and how they perform, but they also give the industry a chance to show how their safety technology works, one community at a time. Additionally, advancements in technology are propelling industry and infrastructure to keep pace. Proposals range far and wide, influencing agriculture, commerce, medicine, and transportation.

According to the Brookings Institution, one-quarter of all cars will be autonomous by 2040. National Autonomous Vehicle Day recognizes that the future is here. And that future is in the form of a self-driving car that gets us safely from here to there.

HOW TO OBSERVE AUTONOMOUS VEHICLE DAY

It's not just a question of how will we travel. The question is how will the autonomous vehicles change the world? Find out more about the changing world of autonomous transportation and vehicles. If you've ridden in an autonomous vehicle, share your experience. What are your thoughts on autonomous vehicles? Let us know using #AutonomousVehicleDay on social media.

NATIONAL AUTONOMOUS VEHICLE DAY HISTORY

Emerging Prairie and Marlo Anderson founded National Autonomous Vehicle Day to celebrate the advances in the Autonomous Vehicle industry. The also presents the potential opportunities for business and technology growth related to this phenomenal concept.

The Registrar at National Day Calendar proclaimed the day in 2017 to be observed annually.