There's also a moral dilemma at play, as a driverless vehicle may have to decide which lives to save in the event of a serious accident. (scientificamerican.com)
In the event of a serious accident the firewall deflects the engine under the passenger compartment. (mechanics.stackexchange.com)
In the event of a serious accident, you could be held financially responsible for any expenses in excess of the minimal coverage you have. (valuepenguin.com)