Posted on 06/11/2017 7:06:36 PM PDT by 2ndDivisionVet
Eliminating the Problem
How difficult is it to test autonomous vehicles (AVs) on public roads? Uber can probably tell you all about it. Much of the difficulty in obtaining the permits necessary for such tests comes from fear. Because self-driving technology is new, because the systems have been involved in incidents in the past, and so on, people aren’t quite ready to trust the tech.
The governor of Washington state, however, has a different perspective. Governor Jay Inslee signed an order on Wednesday that would allow for autonomous vehicle tests without a human driver behind the wheel. According to the governor’s official blog, the order could allow these tests to begin within the next two months. Self-driving system developers can already apply for permits for pilot program tests through the state’s Department of Licensing.....
(Excerpt) Read more at futurism.com ...
If it doesn’t speed up when you try to pass it, I’m ok with it!
Arizona is already there.
Washington State is just playing catch-up.
What happens if one cuts it off? Drives the speed limit in the left lane? Videos you and sends to data to the cops?
Are they as dangerous as cars with marijuana drivers?
Arizona is welcoming the driverless refugees from California, where they were “driven out” by excessive regulation.
“The use of self-driving cars in Arizona comes after California revoked the registrations for 16 self-driving Volvos operated by Uber. Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey promised less oversight. He even took part in a ride on Tuesday.”
There will be accidents, claims and lawsuits like we've never seen before in this country. Our courts will become hopelessly clogged.....and the country's lawyers will become hopelessly rich.
Leni
People like me who think this is decades from viability may be considered part of 'the problem'.
I'll anxiously await for their final solution.
Bfl
Sorry, but I will not be getting into a “driverless” car, period.
.....sends the info to the cops” you may have hit the bull’s eye.
Talk about distracted drivers.
“If it doesn’t speed up when you try to pass it, I’m ok with it!”
Or my favorite, match your speed on your rear bumper when you try to change lanes.
I have looked into my crystal ball, and see enormous decreases in insurance, as accident numbers plummet and costs for repairs decreases enormously.
Quality of life soars as time spent in traffic is used productively for work, business or pleasure as the sheer boredom and drudgery of driving gives way to productive uses of the time wasted behind the wheel.
Who’s at blame in a traffic incident?
“accidents, claims and lawsuits like we’ve never seen before in this country. “
Say you get nicked by a driverless. Dear Lord, the deep pocket isn’t any driver, it is Google who invented the software. Sue til their eyes bleed.
I have looked into my crystal ball, and see enormous decreases in insurance, as accident numbers plummet and costs for repairs decreases swiftly.
Quality of life soars as time spent in traffic is used productively for work, business or pleasure. The sheer boredom and drudgery of driving will give way to productive use of the time wasted behind the wheel.
It’ll probably just take a few high profile lawsuits for carmakers to figure out that having a driver shields them.
I have looked into my crystal ball, and see enormous decreases in insurance, as accident numbers plummet and costs for repairs decreases swiftly.
Quality of life soars as time spent in traffic is used productively for work, business or pleasure. The sheer boredom and drudgery of driving will give way to productive use of the time wasted behind the wheel.
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