<p>The government has placed a lot of faith in autonomous and connected car technology, claiming that it might become a £42 billion sector in the UK by 2035, employing an additional 38,000 people. Furthermore, it has been focusing on “smart motorways” as well. These sections of the road convert the breakdown lane into a traffic lane and use overhead electronic signage to regulate speeds or close lanes. They're supposed to enhance capacity and alleviate traffic in congested locations, but they've gotten a lot of flak following a string of fatal incidents involving stationary automobiles.</p>
