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DRIVERLESS SEMIS PASS THROUGH WHITEWATER VALLEY ON I-70

(Whitewater Valley)--Three self-driving semis began delivery shipments on I-70 through the Whitewater Valley on Monday.  The deployment is part of a partnership between the Indiana and Ohio Departments of Transportation.  Sensors on the semis can detect objects or people on all sides of the truck.  There are other safety features including automatic emergency braking.  Professional drivers remain in the driver’s seat to oversee the systems, but are not actively involved in operating the trucks.