The lights slowly dim, the beginning credits start to roll, the audience’s attention is solely focused on the center of the screen—a new “Transformers” movie is finally out in theaters. Fans have been waiting months, some years for the new film. Suddenly, the screen falls and the theater doors open. The audience is transported to the side of the road on the busy I-95 in Broward County, Florida—transformer trucks powered by robots are suddenly no longer fiction, but a reality.

Yes, this may be a little dramatic, but some semblance of this scene may be coming to roads near you soon with the increasing interest in self-driving cars, and now, even self-driving semi-trucks. So, what does this mean for roadways and for consumer safety?

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