Shlomo 2: Excellent article! Reading it made me think past the alarm and the need to turn it off. Unless I can set Siri’s alarm before shabbos, and do it in such a way that I don’t risk illuminating Siri’s screen by telling it to shtil, I’m better off keeping it old shool and looking at the clock.
So a self driving car would have to be similarly programmed to ensure no verbal or physical interventions are required to control the car or its accessories. It would also need a sign on the driver’s door for any policeman that might pull you over. “Attention Law Enforcement: This is a Shomer Shabbos vehicle. Occupants have no control over its operation.” I’ll wait for others to try this first 🙂