I know and it pisses me off. I'll do my own driving, thanks.
No worries dude as a failed industrial engineer, I can tell you, that removing steering wheels makes the ride much more intolerable.
Anyhow I this shit is a long way coming, insurance rates are fucking insane, I'd take a nanny state driving device if it meant I never have to waste money on insurance.
odds are high you ll probably be riding a bicycle or a horse in the next 30 years instead.
It's almost comical how few people understand this. It's not just simply a matter of us affording the gas, it's that urban environment thrive, even in times of economic hardship. While less dense areas cough cough, vegas, phoenix, don't.