The next generation of MongoDB drivers will follow a consistent approach for server selection that aims to be predictable, resilient, and low-latency. The `serverSelectionTimeoutMS` configuration variable allows users to control how long server selection is allowed to take, while the `localThresholdMS` variable controls the size of the acceptable latency window. The Server Selection specification outlines four major parts: Configuration, Average Round-Trip Time, Read Preferences, and Server Selection Algorithm. The algorithm involves finding suitable servers based on deployment type, choosing a suitable server at random from within the latency window, waiting for a server status update if no server is selected, and raising an error if the server selection timeout has been exceeded. Users will be able to control these parameters through configuration variables, allowing them to balance between patient and quick responses, as well as flexibility in handling various deployment scenarios.