Archive note — February 2017. This article records a forecast made during early discussion of self-driving vehicles. Its predicted dates, premium reductions and liability outcomes should not be read as current facts or as a car-insurance quote.
What was being predicted?
Commentators at the time expected vehicle automation to reduce some crashes and potentially change the way motor-insurance risk is priced. A forecast quoted in the original article suggested premiums might halve as self-driving systems developed. That was a prediction, not a guaranteed saving for drivers.
What should readers take from it now?
Technology, regulation, vehicle use and insurers’ pricing can all change. The cost and terms of any motor policy depend on the individual vehicle, driver, cover and insurer assessment. This historical article should not be used to estimate a current premium or legal responsibility after a collision.
IM-Insured is not currently offering an online car-insurance quote through this article. For current motor-insurance information, check your insurer’s policy documents and independent, up-to-date consumer guidance before making a decision.
