self-driving

American  

[self-drahy-ving] / ˈsɛlfˈdraɪ vɪŋ /

adjective

1. (of a machine) operating without the guidance of a human.

2. (of a vehicle) navigated and maneuvered by a computer without a need for human control or intervention under a range of driving situations and conditions.

   self-driving cars.

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Etymology

Origin of self-driving

First recorded in 1830–40

Example Sentences

After nearly a decadelong cycle of hype, disappointment and then renewed hype, self-driving taxis are starting to roll onto streets in a rapidly growing number of cities across the U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026

Waze, a GPS navigation company, is teaming up with Waymo to use the company’s self-driving cars to detect potholes in Los Angeles and four other major metro areas.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

There are many changes coming with the advent of truly self-driving cars.

From Barron's • Apr. 30, 2026

William Gavin looked into Tesla’s plan to address complaints from customers who were promised updates to their older electric vehicles to give them self-driving capability, only to be disappointed.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 24, 2026

Tesla has been telling customers for roughly a decade that all of its vehicles have the capability to be self-driving.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 23, 2026