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4 Reasons Self-Driving Cars Make Me Nervous

Posted by $ Olduglycarl 7 years, 9 months ago to Technology
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We've visited this subject before but this article brings up some important points.
Below: I add a few of my own.

This market should only be for those that choose it, those that for one reason or another can't drive; Not to mention, those we do not want behind the wheel...ie.statistically proven "Bad" drivers, drunks, drug addicts or anyone using Any, brain interfering substance including certain prescription drugs.

I would add one more circumstance that should make Everyone nervous...what happens during a natural or man made EMP event...not to mention even relatively low atmospheric charging events which, by the way, happen quite often and do effect electronics.
SOURCE URL: http://www.thealternativedaily.com/4-reasons-self-driving-cars-make-me-nervous/

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  • Posted by $ WilliamShipley 7 years, 9 months ago
    Most articles talking about the safety of self-driving cars pretend that human driven cars are safe. They aren't. We've just gotten used to the routine mayhem and damage caused by humans. We're used to being stuck behind long traffic jams when someone makes a misjudgement and crashes on the freeway.

    I'm looking forward to being able to read a book while my car takes me somewhere -- and never having to worry about becoming to old to drive safely.
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    • Posted by $ Olduglycarl 7 years, 9 months ago
      I still prefer to do things myself and having witness the bizarre random occurrences with electronic as the industry developed has left a bad taste.
      The article though did point out some problems the industry should consider...unless the plan is to continue the collective view of things.

      There should however, always be a choice in the matter and a system that allows one to intervene when things go haywire.
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  • Posted by VetteGuy 7 years, 9 months ago
    I agree with the market being for those who choose it. I take driving seriously (I used to drive in competitions) and I am frequently appalled by the lack of attention the "average driver" pays to driving.

    Driving is an activity that doing poorly can get you killed. You would think that people would devote a little more effort into doing it well.

    As the recent Tesla fatality illustrates, I am not yet willing to surrender my safety to a machine I trust less than I trust my own abilities.

    For many drivers on the road, (maybe most?) I think the self-driving cars would be an improvement. As my eyesight gets worse and my reaction times get slower, there may come a time when I am willing to let the machine drive. That time is not here yet ...
    VG
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    • Posted by $ Olduglycarl 7 years, 9 months ago
      My eye sight and reaction times are A Ok so far, crossing my fingers it stays that way. My Dad and his Sister were good drivers well into their 90's...hope I follow suit.
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