I lost my sight 5 years ago. Tesla's Cybercab gave me a glimpse of regaining my independence.

Gary Moss, right, who is blind, took his first ride in a driverless Tesla Cybercab with his son, David Moss. David Moss Tesla launched its two-door, steering-wheel-free Cybercab on Thursday. Gary Moss and his son, David Moss, were among the first public riders to try the new vehicle. The father, who is blind, said a car like the Cybercab could help him regain independence. This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Gary Moss, 62, a resident of Puyallup, Washington, and his son, David, a Tesla owner . Moss, who is blind, attended Tesla's Cybercab launch event with his son in Austin. Tesla made the Cybercab available to the Austin public following the event. The two hailed several rides in the Cybercab. The conversation has been edited for length and clarity.