Third of motorists see self-driving cars on roads in 10 years

More than half of those interested in owning a self-drive car say they will spend the commuting time on their phones, reading or watching television, it has emerged.

More than a third (36%) of motorists believe that self-driving cars will be on Irish roads in 10 years or less, according to research from the Road Safety Authority (RSA).

It also reveals that more than a quarter (26%) have a keen interest in owning a self-driving car.