Posted on 10/30/2015 4:47:08 AM PDT by IBD editorial writer
As interest in self-driving cars accelerates, so have questions about their safety and reliability. The idea is that self-driving cars will be safer because they will make far fewer mistakes. But can people trust computer algorithms to guide them safely through incredibly complex and ever-changing road conditions?
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Just wait till they get hacked.
I know a network security guy who only buys and drives older cars. His reason? The ease of hacking into the computer.
I could use a driverless car about now.
One that works.
/johnny
I totally agree with your comments about the stop-start feature, traction control, and ESP, but I believe you’re up against government regulations which mandate that they be “on” by default.
Yes, the stop-start thing is EXTREMELY annoying. I suspect that is factored into the determination of city mileage, and as such, you can be sure the EPA is behind the inability to turn the damn thing off permanently.
We have noticed a real decline in driving abilities. People used to take pride in their driving skills and knowledge; but in our area now, many people never use turn signals, always block intersections, haven’t figured out a 4-way stop - and THE DAMN CELL PHONES have almost gotten us killed a couple of times.
No, driving isn’t much fun anymore.
-JT
The lawyers will have a “Target Rich Environment”. Every accident with a driverless car has deep pockets to sue. After all, the owner/passenger is not responsible. The car manufacturer is.
Wow, are you paranoid ... but I agree with you.
That is, in part, due to the near total disappearance of the manual transmission. The ability to drive one is now so rare that a manual is now actually a theft deterrent.
And with the right hand freed from shifting, it is now available full time for cell phone duty.
We often wonder if it’s partly because Driver Ed. is no longer taught in school. We all had to take it, and had the rules of the road, safety, etc. really pounded into us; and it didn’t cost our parents extra.
We had to practice changing a flat, and putting on tire chains, too.
-JT
Remote car bombs set off by our new “guests†from mooslime lands?
Such hatred...
What, you couldn't get a VW diesel?
Will it get out of the passing lane when it’s not passing? I can forgive a whole ton of sins if it will do that.
Driverless cars will do quite well - with only other driverless cars programmed with the same driving rules.
Excellent point.
Seems a Zombie Emergency override switch would be in order.
Kids will have a field day messing with driverless cars. Taunting them to hit them. Acting like they’re going to step in front of the car. Standing on the curb in the cross walk. Going back and forth, but never crossing. Oh, the possibilities are endless.
Captain Obvious will be racking-up some OT today I see.
The trains and cars of the past weren’t controlled by Stupid Computer Algorithms designed by group think. I think my ex-NASA bias is showing.
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