First Google Driver-Less Car Licensed in Nevada

Nevada has become the first US state to license a driver-less car to operate freely on its roads. The car, which was built by Google, is based on a Toyota PriusToyota Prius Gen.3Japan, 2010 > present52 versions
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received the license on Monday. The Nevada State Legislature was the first state to pass a law legalizing driver-less cars, but it requires that a human sit behind the wheel and another person in the passenger seat. The driver-less cars get a special license plate with a red background and an infinity symbol on the left side. 

The car uses special software and GPS to navigate itself and the steering, accelerator and brakes are controlled mechanically. The system lets the driver take back control by turning the steering wheel or tapping the brakes. 

To get the license, Google had to submit a comprehensive testing plan stating what types of roads the car would be tested on and have millions of dollars in insurance in case something went wrong. 

Google's driver-less vehicle test fleet includes six Toyota Priuses, and Audi TTAudi TT Gen.2Germany, 2006 > 201480 versions
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and a Lexus RX450hLexus RX450hJapan, 2009 > present3 photos
. One of the Priuses is the car that received the license to drive on public roads. When the system is ready, Google plans to license it to automakers.

So far the cars have made a 24 mile journey from Carson City to Washoe Valley with Nevada Governor Brian Sandoval.

Source: Techland and Las Vegas Sun