everyone wants these 'self-driving' cars

let me get this straight - you're going to spend $80,000 for a car that you don't drive

why not just take the bus for $1?

Because there are other people on the bus.

so its a taxi you're after

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Originally posted by nhtagmember:
so its a taxi you're after

One that doesn't require a shower after.

-Rob

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Originally posted by BurtonRW:

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Originally posted by nhtagmember:
so its a taxi you're after

One that doesn't require a shower after.

-Rob

And is available exactly when I'm ready for the 50 minute commute does that same boring traffic plugged road.

Don't get me wrong, I'll never trust (in my lifetime) the human-hand-off time when it runs out of options in a wicked dangerous scenario, but it'll get there one day. Also, the roads are so poor in western PA, they can't seem to tell road from berm from rutted parking lot.

But I totally get that a car = freedom of options to the individual, and a self driving car can negate some of the monotony that is driving in many areas, in many scenarios -- particularly long haul highway (Pittsburgh to D.C. for example) or the daily commute (90 minutes one-way 5 days a week, same road).

I find in many ways, that living in the inner city would be appalling. But the appeal of mass transit, taxis and Uber freeing me from the expense, hassle, maintenance, upkeep, cleaning, parking, and just general task of driving is an appealing concepts.

Probably for the same reason why people buy small planes with autopilot. Believe me, if I could take a bus that picked me up at my house and delivered me to my destination, I would. Especially for only a dollar.

So do you need liability insurance on a self driving car? Shouldn't the manufacturer cover that?

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Originally posted by Krazeehorse:
So do you need liability insurance on a self driving car? Shouldn't the manufacturer cover that?

Manufacturers and governments are ultimately going to decide how autonomous the car owner is as much as the vehicle itself. And that in turn will dictate the liability issue. Will your vehicle allow itself to be operated in a sensor-obscuring blizzard or sandstorm? Compel semi-annual inspections, obviating lack of maintenance?

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Originally posted by Opus Dei: Will your vehicle allow itself to be operated in a sensor-obscuring blizzard or sandstorm? Compel semi-annual inspections, obviating lack of maintenance?

We may not be there yet, but I have no doubt the sensors will be able to do at least as well as humans at seeing through environmental conditions. I would imagine if you chose to over-ride a "don't go" decision by the computer, the liability would be 100% on the driver.

Nothing self driving for me. Except, possibly, a hearse!

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Originally posted by nhtagmember:
everyone wants these 'self-driving' cars

No we don't.

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Originally posted by stiab:

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Originally posted by nhtagmember:
everyone wants these 'self-driving' cars

No we don't.

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Damn right we don't. Even for when much of a trip isn't fun in traffic, I don't wish to give up one of my core freedoms of when and where to zoom zoom zoom.

They're coming and they're going to be a blessing and problem. Pretty much like everything else, I guess.

I worry more about the impact on the job market.

if its a self-driving car, you don't even need a drivers license which means a 10 year old should be able to hop in one and go to the mall

i've come to believe they could be a significant benefit to the handicapped or vision impaired

I think in the future it might be the going thing, but right now I think it is far from becoming commonplace. Just something for the folks who are rich or have nothing better to do with their money.

I don't want one, nor do I want them becoming commonplace. I enjoy driving, and more importantly, the freedom that comes with it. I'm not willing to give that up for convenience.

Another big f'n nope.

If it can drive me home from the bar I'm all for it.

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everyone wants these 'self-driving' cars

these are the same trouble makers that want to spend billions upon billions of dollars to
"visit" other planets to habitat .

Like thats ! ever going to happen.

trains have been crossing the country for a hundred years , yet 1200 people per year still get killed by them .

no one on the face of this planet can stop over population, its impossible.

who are we thinking about populating these other worlds with ? only good guys ? only bad guys ?

the nonsense just keeps rolling, its what we are best at