[maximusprime]

Where the hell do you get that idea?

Most traffic in the US is caused by the lack of roundabouts.

[quatrevingts]

Roundabouts are not applicable to dense urban areas or highways, which is where the traffic is.

[praptak]

Even if this is so, a computer-driven cars can certainly use normal junctions much more effectively than humans. Robots could do this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vnba7Y86jC4 [lucky driver goes full speed through dense traffic] on routine basis.

[maximusprime]

Seriously doubt it, and I don't want to live in that world...

In any event, it's as likely as seeing people riding segways all over the place.

[learc83]

Have you been on a congested highway or interstate?