Driverless Cars vs. Cars so Far

I came across a Sunday special news item on Google driverless cars and how technology awaits to link a search engine to a car engine. There were interesting examples like a business executive saving time for his last minute presentation preparations, an old couple who can't find a driver easily explaining target location to the Navigator, and newly weds enjoying their time inside the car without any driver to disturb their privacy. Appreciable, it would be a boon to some who are not good drivers all the time: those with psychiatric disorders, epilepsy or a problematic heart, and all the drunken drivers who can't manage it well after their hour of celebration. Easy conversations, mobile or music with this hands-free driver technology while Google ensures safety

I have taken trips with professional drivers, they enjoy this job and score well at the art of driving. Driving demands quick decisions, handling fraction-of-a-second surprises from other road users, all this while talking and listening goes on inside a car. I am not so good at this, hence have a heartfelt appreciation for all good drivers. Many drivers are interesting talkers, if not they are tremendous listeners. It would feel nice to have a human company except for those who prefer absolute privacy. Driverless cars offer whole privacy and freedom, while a driver would offer a human presence for those who need it