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Truck backs into self driving bus accident (edited title)

By chad

6 years ago


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    #8 6 years ago
    Quoted from chad:

    Very sorry indeed. !! Issue a thread eject.

    Title correction forthcoming in meantime?

    #18 6 years ago
    Quoted from RWH:

    Really not a good idea anyway if you ask me; too many liability issues.

    Pffft! MUCH less of a liability than all the people who habitually text and/or talk on their phone while driving.

    #33 6 years ago
    Quoted from crwjumper:

    Maybe the OP can rename the sensational thread name?

    You would think. Especially since the OP has acknowledged error since originally creating this inaccurately titled thread.

    #34 6 years ago
    Quoted from cooked71:

    Maybe someone can explain the benefit to society of self driving buses/trucks etc? Possibly less accidents and saving corporations money, but at the cost of how many jobs? And given most of the Western World now runs on a service economy, why do we blindly accept technology that gets rid of service jobs for limited benefit to society?

    Both pros and cons to be sure, but much more than just "limited benefit" to society. Some of the pros (per AxleAddict):

    •Without the need for a driver, cars could become mini-leisure rooms. There would be more space and no need for everyone to face forwards. Entertainment technology, such as video screens, could be used to lighten long journeys without the concern of distracting the driver.
    •Over 80% of car crashes in the USA are caused by driver error. There would be no bad drivers and less mistakes on the roads, if all vehicles became driverless. Drunk and drugged drivers would also be a thing of the past.
    •Travelers would be able to journey overnight and sleep for the duration.
    •Traffic could be coordinated more easily in urban areas to prevent long tailbacks at busy times. Commute times could be reduced drastically.
    •Reduced or non-existent fatigue from driving, plus arguments over directions and navigation would be a thing of the past.
    •Sensory technology could potentially perceive the environment better than human senses, seeing farther ahead, better in poor visibility, detecting smaller and more subtle obstacles, more reasons for less traffic accidents.
    •Speed limits could be increased to reflect the safer driving, shortening journey times.
    •Parking the vehicle and difficult maneuvering would be less stressful and require no special skills. The car could even just drop you off and then go and park itself.
    •People who historically have difficulties with driving, such as disabled people and older citizens, as well as the very young, would be able to experience the freedom of car travel. There would be no need for drivers' licenses or driving tests.
    •Autonomous vehicles could bring about a massive reduction in insurance premiums for car owners.
    •Efficient travel also means fuel savings, cutting costs.
    •Reduced need for safety gaps means that road capacities for vehicles would be significantly increased.
    •Passengers should experience a smoother riding experience.
    •Self-aware cars would lead to a reduction in car theft.

    #37 6 years ago
    Quoted from cooked71:

    So how does the delivery driver exchange details with the driverless bus after the accident?

    Communication via contact info posted on vehicle and/or responding to alert issued by applicable vehicle monitoring system.

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