Self-driving tech is either fully autonomous or not worth using, as it's like being airborne in a plane - you're either flying or still on the runway.
Self-driving is like being airborne in a plane. You're either flying, or you're still on the runway -- there's no in-between.
There are six levels of autonomous driving, ranging from 0 to 5. Notably, Waymo operates at Level 4, which allows driving without human input within specific areas and conditions.
At Level 3, the car can handle driving tasks under certain conditions, but the driver must still be ready to take control. However, no Level 3 tech is currently legal on US roads.
Author's summary: Self-driving tech should be fully autonomous or not used at all.