8 Big Questions About Google's Self-Driving Car

Google on Tuesday unveiled the design of its self-driving car prototype, a pint-sized two-seater with no steering wheel, no brake pedal and a big "stop" button. The car has a curious design (exact dimensions are still unknown) and even has a smiley face on its front exterior.

In a demo video released by the company, a mother details how she can catch up with her son in the car without keeping both eyes on the road, and a couple discusses how safe they feel when the vehicle slows at curves and speeds up at the right time. There's space enough for two people and even a dog to sit up front. The vehicle can go up to 25 miles per hour for now, but Google says it will eventually hit significantly higher speeds. Read more...