Self driving car goes on test-drive at Oxford

A car that is able to drive itself on familiar routes has been given a test run at an event at Oxford university.

The technology uses lasers and small cameras to memorise regular journeys like the commute or the school run.

The engineers and researchers behind the project are aiming to produce a low-cost system that "takes the strain" off drivers, the BBC reported.

Other companies, such as Google, have also been testing driverless vehicle technology.

The search giant has pushed for law changes in California to allow its car to be tried out in real-life situations.