question of the day have you changed your mind about self driving carsIf you're familiar with the phrase, "Over my dead body," then you've probably talked to someone about buying an autonomous vehicle in the last decade or so.question of the day have you changed your mind about self driving carsAmericans like to drive. They very often bond with their vehicles in ways that other cultures do not. But when the word "Americana" scrolls across your computer screen, visions of the open road are likely among the first visages that hit your brain. That emotional tie is one of the reasons why acceptance of autonomous vehicles has been a slow climb.Well, that and movies showing hackers taking over everything from school records to cars and planes in crowded areas demanding ransom or seeking revenge. But as the technology's improved - and gotten more exposure - the comfort level of Americans with it has risen.A new study from Cox Automotive shows that during the past 10 years, Americans are much more familiar with and accepting of autonomous vehicles, but there is a caveat: autonomy levels that preserve the option for human control. So are you ready to let your car drive itself? Why? Why not?[Images: Zoox, Cox Automotive]Become a TTAC insider. Get the latest news, features, TTAC takes, and everything else that gets to the truth about cars first by subscribing to our newsletter.