[criddell]

At the same time, self driving cars could use the roads more efficiently (once they make up most traffic).

I think you're generally right though. I know if I had a self driving car, I'd move further out of the city. If it adds to my commute time, I won't care if I can do other things while I commute (work, read, write, sleep, etc...).

[QAPereo]

At the same time, self driving cars could use the roads more efficiently (once they make up most traffic).

That last step is quite a doozy though.

[mrgreenfur]

They could do it sooner with dedicated lanes that run faster / more efficient, just like HOV lanes today.