The article discusses the potential of driverless cars to significantly increase overall car use in the US, but also bring significant changes to the form of our cities, towns, and arteries that connect them. It suggests that driverless vehicles (AVs) could significantly increase car use and cause more traffic congestion, making the country more car-dominated. A meta-analysis of research suggests that AVs could increase the total number of miles traveled by vehicles by around 5.95 percent, which could be lower if AVs are shared, or higher if they are largely owned by individuals or households. This increase in miles driven can contribute to traffic congestion in a non-linear manner, with even small cars potentially causing traffic congestion. The article also highlights the difficulty of predicting the future of transportation and city planning for the US and the safety of people. The author suggests that if AV technology becomes widespread, it could make the transportation technology that we rely on so much safer. However, the author acknowledges that if deployed correctly, AVs can reduce car fatalities and make communities more dependent on less car-dependent, it will create a significant gap in transportation.