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Frightening

Post by conyoviejo » Wed Apr 20, 2022 8:19 am

Watching TV to be allowed in self-driving cars in Highway Code update

Coming soon. :o

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Re: Frightening

Post by GodIsADeeJay81 » Wed Apr 20, 2022 8:44 am

Why is it frightening?

If you can't control the vehicle, might as well do something else to pass the time.
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Re: Frightening

Post by paulatky » Wed Apr 20, 2022 9:17 am

Wonder if you will be allowed to have an alcoholic drink too !!

Exciting times !!

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Re: Frightening

Post by Boss Hogg » Wed Apr 20, 2022 9:20 am

Ridiculous not watching what’s going on around you on the road. Can’t see this turning out well. You can’t use a phone still though although there are plenty of idiots still doing it.

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Re: Frightening

Post by clarethomer » Wed Apr 20, 2022 9:32 am

Having got a trial of the Full Self Drive functionality when I got my car, I am equally frightened by this as I wouldn't trust it.

That said they autonomy in the cars aren't there yet to really complete fully autonomous driving yet. Once its proven and all cars are that way, it probably makes sense.

Haven't read the full story but seeing the standard of driving in the local area, its the standard of driving by those who are supposedly in control of their car that also needs considering. Insurance policies to accommodate for this will be interesting in terms of impact on premiums.

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Re: Frightening

Post by Sutton-Claret » Wed Apr 20, 2022 9:49 am

paulatky wrote:
Wed Apr 20, 2022 9:17 am
Wonder if you will be allowed to have an alcoholic drink too !!

Exciting times !!
Imagine all the money we'd save on taxi's

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Re: Frightening

Post by GodIsADeeJay81 » Wed Apr 20, 2022 10:08 am

https://www.motorauthority.com/news/113 ... -francisco

I'm going to be in SF in December, so if this is available to use, I'm going to try it

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Re: Frightening

Post by BabylonClaret » Wed Apr 20, 2022 10:43 am

ah yes - the psychology of driving and control. Everyone always thinks they are a better driver than they actually are.

Automated responses don't get distracted or tired. Or any of a number of other things that human drivers do. Loads of things are automated to greater or lesser extents and we accept it.

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Re: Frightening

Post by IanMcL » Wed Apr 20, 2022 10:57 am

My car keeps me in lane and stops me bumping the one in front. Changes lane if I indicate. Euro law makes me have to tug the wheel slightly about every 15 secs, which is a pain. Car also auto parks in certain situations.

Driving is great. Much better breadth of vision (you can look around with confidence). Less tired too.

I used the park once. Frightened me to death! So quick, you think it can't get it right. It did of course!

FSD. Bring it on. Cost a few quid though!

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