This book is great for two reasons: it explains the history of self-driving cars in a way that is accessible to students in a concise layout; and it remains in a middle ground when it comes to the concerns of self-driving technology, while providing sources and research websites that allow students to get more information and form their own opinions.

I'm not sure why the introduction was about "Whip City." Why start off about the negative effects of the automotive industry on America? Why not just start with Leonardo da Vinci and the steam engine and do a historical talk on the different parts that totaled to become the automobile we recognize today?
Many historical facts about self-driving technology were a surprise and a delightful history lesson I was never aware of. It was interesting to learn about how the first self-driving car experiment was all the way back in 1925, and how Norman Bel Geddes was a huge innovator in the self-driving concept for cars and cityscapes. It took me up until 25% starting to see the connection in topics, with safety being a concern about automated self-driving and how the death toll on the roads has increased significantly with new technology. I also liked how the author puts in little definitions of words and events like Woodstock so the younger readers have a quick summary of historical events they may not be familiar with,
About halfway through the book, it seems like the author is saying the public needs to approve self-driving cars, yet monetary difficulties are a huge factor as well, and with the many issues facing self-driving cars, there's a good case for why we are hesitant. Opposing viewpoints are necessary to see the benefits and risks being such new and innovative technology, yet the risks may be costly if we do not proceed with caution and updated policies.
Since this is just more of a guide to self-driving cars and their history and progress I can't expect the author to go into extensive detail on the various concerns and benefits of self-driving tech. The author points out the various arguments for and against this technology, allowing for students to pose their own questions about where this tech is going and what obstacles it will face, as well as where on the side of automation vs. human control do they pull more towards? Self-Driving Cars is a short, concise yet information-packed book with informative stats, history, and questions that readers will have to decide the answers to.