Nevada could be the first real test market for the inaugural introduction of smart “driverless” vehicles into the public consciousness of the United States. Google is making preparation through legislation to allow this technology to be used on public roads. Google has already been privately testing these vehicles on the open roads in the state of California.
Source: The New York Times
MARKOFF, J. (2011, May 10). Google Lobbies Nevada to Allow Self-Driving Cars. The New York Times. Retrieved May 12, 2011, from http://www.nytimes.com/2011/05/11/science/11drive.html?_r=2