Technology works best when it fits seamlessly into your life, and that's how the self-driving car felt. After the initial moment when it switched into autonomous mode, the ride felt like every other Lyft ride I've ever taken.
By the time we drove to Caesar's Palace and back, I was 100% comfortable in the car. In fact, the most exciting moment was at the end, when the car completed a perfectly executed U-turn on a busy street and the wheel turned all on its own.
Otherwise, the ride was almost boring. But compared to the alternative, boring is actually pretty great.