However, they may also come with a few downsides as well.

然而，它們也可能會帶來一些缺點。

Let's take a look at some of the different pros and cons.

我們來看看一些不同的利弊。

Pro: Generally reducing accidents and congestion.

利：會減少事故和擁堵。

Most accidents on the road are due to some form of human error, whether it's distraction, impaired driving, or poor decision making.

大多數道路上的事故都是由於某種形式的人為因素造成的，無論是分心、不當駕駛還是錯誤的決策。

Self driving cars will have faster reaction times as well as the ability to communicate with other self driving cars, which could help them to avoid accidents and even reduce traffic jams.

自動駕駛汽車有更快的反應時間，以及與其他自動駕駛汽車溝通的能力，這可以幫助他們避免事故，甚至減少交通堵塞。

Con: Even with lower odds, accidents can still happen due to technology malfunctions or humans driving other cars.

弊：即使機率較低，但由於技術故障或人類駕駛其他汽車，仍然可能發生事故。

And if accidents do happen, who would be at fault?

如果真的發生事故，會是誰的錯呢？

The manufacturer or the car's owner?

原車廠還是車主？

Pro: Self driving cars have the potential to completely change our commutes.

利：專業的自動駕駛汽車有可能徹底改變我們的通勤方式。

Since there's no actual driving required, you could use this time to work on-the-go, incorporating your commute into your workday.

因為不需實際駕駛，你可以利用這段時間，在通勤時工作。

But if that's not an option, or if your commute is particularly long, you could use that time to watch TV shows, check social media, or even sleep.

但如果這不是一個選擇，或者你的通勤時間特別長，你可以利用這些時間看電視節目、查看社群媒體、甚至睡覺。

Con: As with many other emerging technologies, they're going to eliminate some jobs.

弊：與許多其他新興技術一樣，它們將刪去一些工作機會。

It's predicted that millions of professional driving jobs will be wiped out, including both truck and taxi driving.

據預測，數以百萬計的專業駕駛工作將被刪去，包括卡車和計程車駕駛。

It's also possible that related fields like car insurance and auto repair could be affected.

汽車保險、汽車維修等相關領域也有可能受到影響。

Even though new jobs will emerge during this transition, it could prove to be a difficult time for many.

儘管在這過渡時期會出現新的工作崗位，但對許多人來說，這可能是一個困難的時期。

Pro: Parking will be less of an inconvenience.

利：停車會更方便。

Whether you're in a busy parking lot or looking for a spot downtown, your car has the potential to drop you off and then go find a parking spot on its own.

無論是在擁擠的停車場，還是在市區找車位，你都可以直接下車，然後讓車子自己去找車位。

Or maybe even just circle the block while you run a quick errand.

或甚至可能在你下車辦事情時環繞在附近的街區等待。

Con: Self driving cars are going to be pretty expensive.

弊：自動駕駛汽車的價格會相當昂貴。

Hardware like cameras and sensors, and the software required to process the incoming data could make things fairly pricey.

像攝影鏡頭和感應器的影體設備，以及處理數據所需的軟體，可能會讓價格變得更昂貴。

After their release, the prices may come down, but they may still be more expensive than traditional cars.

在他們上市後，價格可能會降下來，但可能還是比傳統汽車貴。

This may mean that car ownership decreases in the future, with people opting to rent self driving cars only when they need them.

這可能意味著在未來擁有汽車的人會減少，大家只有在需要的時候會選擇去租自動駕駛汽車。

Owning a car might even become obsolete.

擁有一台車有可能會變得過時。

The future is uncertain. But whether we like it or not, the rise of driverless cars is bound to transform transportation in one way or another.

未來充滿不確定性。但不管我們喜歡與否，無人駕駛汽車的興起將會改變我們的交通方式。