Sorry but I'm not one to agree with this idea at all. There is enough death on our roads now and I can see even more with these horrible autonomous cars.
-- Edited by Dougwe on Friday 10th of May 2019 07:02:53 PM
SouthernComfort said
08:51 AM May 11, 2019
As the article acknowledges, the reality is light years away. For now it's whimsical, a nice bit of science fiction, but contemplating whether we'd like one is a bit pointless. Our current road environment is nowhere near ready for this technology in practical terms and will take a very, very long time to change. Imagine being on the road in your autonomous car among the human drivers (including the drunk, drugged, distracted, enraged or generally incompetent), would you be relaxed?
Whenarewethere said
09:57 AM May 11, 2019
The interesting part I found is that if we do not keep up our skills driving when we have to take over a car we are going to be seriously rusty. Apart from the time it takes one to be conscious of the surroundings.
I know my city driving skills are not as sharp as they once were as I don't drive on a regular basis. I put a lot more conscious effort in now to make up for the lack of city driving regular experience.
I also believe it takes about 10 years of driving before one gains the subtleties of an endless list of circumstances on the road.
The crossover period to autonomous cars will be interesting to say the least!
SouthernComfort said
08:51 AM May 12, 2019
Whenarewethere wrote:
The interesting part I found is that if we do not keep up our skills driving when we have to take over a car we are going to be seriously rusty. Apart from the time it takes one to be conscious of the surroundings.
I know my city driving skills are not as sharp as they once were as I don't drive on a regular basis. I put a lot more conscious effort in now to make up for the lack of city driving regular experience.
I also believe it takes about 10 years of driving before one gains the subtleties of an endless list of circumstances on the road.
The crossover period to autonomous cars will be interesting to say the least!
I agree, one of many elements that will prevent the thing becoming more than fantasy in the foreseeable. Every driver would need to undergo and pass regular testing in real life and simulator situations just as pilots do since the advent of virtually fully automated aircraft. If the purpose of an autonomous vehicle is to let the human driver 'relax' and read the paper, there's also nothing to keep him/her awake. We can forget about reflex/response time, the accident has already happened!
Whenarewethere said
09:59 AM May 12, 2019
The book QF32 by Richard De Crespigny. An interesting read on many levels, & give one the confidence in aircraft & pilots. He failed his next pilot's test after saving the world's largest single plane incident!
Agree, we will need at a minimum a tough annual simulation test in this cross over period.
Like they pointed out, I like driving! But city traffic I could do without, but that is going to be the toughest area to automate.
rockylizard said
02:55 PM May 12, 2019
Gday...
I am unsure of fully autonomous vehicles value for the general public and everyday use.
However, if one has a dislike with driving in cities in traffic, might it be suggested that rather than an autonomous vehicle one simply uses public transport?
Cheers - John
Dougwe said
03:10 PM May 12, 2019
Mmmm, does that mean ya have to tow ya van behind a bus or train when going through a City, Rocky
Whenarewethere said
03:24 PM May 12, 2019
Dougwe wrote:
Mmmm, does that mean ya have to tow ya van behind a bus or train when going through a City, Rocky
You will have to hire an autonomous red flag warning vehicle!
You make a god point, how are autonomous vehicles going to cope with towing?
Whenarewethere said
03:26 PM May 12, 2019
rockylizard wrote:
Gday...
I am unsure of fully autonomous vehicles value for the general public and everyday use.
However, if one has a dislike with driving in cities in traffic, might it be suggested that rather than an autonomous vehicle one simply uses public transport?
Cheers - John
Still waiting for a train on Sydney's Northern Beaches!
ABC RN an interesting program on autonomous cars & driver interaction or lack of!
https://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/bigideas/will-you-drive-an-autonomous-car/11086812
Sorry but I'm not one to agree with this idea at all. There is enough death on our roads now and I can see even more with these horrible autonomous cars.
-- Edited by Dougwe on Friday 10th of May 2019 07:02:53 PM
The interesting part I found is that if we do not keep up our skills driving when we have to take over a car we are going to be seriously rusty. Apart from the time it takes one to be conscious of the surroundings.
I know my city driving skills are not as sharp as they once were as I don't drive on a regular basis. I put a lot more conscious effort in now to make up for the lack of city driving regular experience.
I also believe it takes about 10 years of driving before one gains the subtleties of an endless list of circumstances on the road.
The crossover period to autonomous cars will be interesting to say the least!
I agree, one of many elements that will prevent the thing becoming more than fantasy in the foreseeable. Every driver would need to undergo and pass regular testing in real life and simulator situations just as pilots do since the advent of virtually fully automated aircraft. If the purpose of an autonomous vehicle is to let the human driver 'relax' and read the paper, there's also nothing to keep him/her awake. We can forget about reflex/response time, the accident has already happened!
The book QF32 by Richard De Crespigny. An interesting read on many levels, & give one the confidence in aircraft & pilots. He failed his next pilot's test after saving the world's largest single plane incident!
Agree, we will need at a minimum a tough annual simulation test in this cross over period.
Like they pointed out, I like driving! But city traffic I could do without, but that is going to be the toughest area to automate.
Gday...
I am unsure of fully autonomous vehicles value for the general public and everyday use.
However, if one has a dislike with driving in cities in traffic, might it be suggested that rather than an autonomous vehicle one simply uses public transport?
Cheers - John
Mmmm, does that mean ya have to tow ya van behind a bus or train when going through a City, Rocky
You will have to hire an autonomous red flag warning vehicle!
You make a god point, how are autonomous vehicles going to cope with towing?
Still waiting for a train on Sydney's Northern Beaches!