self-drive

[ self-drahyv ]

adjective

, Chiefly British.

1. of, for, designating, or providing a car that is rented for personal use, without a hired driver.

self-drive

adjective

1. denoting or relating to a hired car that is driven by the hirer

Word History and Origins

Origin of self-drive¹

First recorded in 1950–55

Example Sentences

After the astronauts return to Earth, these vehicles would be able to self-drive around as robotic explorers, similar to NASA’s rovers on Mars.

From New York Times

Cruise has suspended all robot taxi services in the United States, saying it needs to win back public trust with a full safety review of its vehicles and self-drive technology.

From Reuters

The panel heard police contacted the electric car company and discovered Mr dos Santos' car would not have been able to change lanes and would not have undertaken when in self-drive mode.

From BBC

“There is a misconception that just because a vehicle has the capability to self-drive that it doesn’t need human oversight,” an auto lobbyist told The Washington Times.

From Washington Times

Dimensione Sicilia in Catania sent me tantalizing videos of the island and of a self-drive tour, plus a few itinerary ideas.

From Washington Post