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I also note it wasn’t a “metal” car parked up in the lane - not sure what technology they use to sense objects but this may have reduced its ability somewhat.
It can detect the stationary object. But when the object is far ahead it doesn't know if it's in the lane or next to the lane. Also, at higher speeds, the cars won't do certain actions such as doing an emergency stop on a motorway, because if the car mistakenly slams on the brakes then that is also disastrous.If it can't detect a stationary obstruction, regardless of composition, then it's dangerous. What happens if a load falls from a lorry, or someone runs onto the road, for example.
They are nothing more than a basic set of systems, one that keeps a distance from the car in front, one that follows the road markings or road and a couple of other basic systems (I forget). And a set of fairly basic rules, of the type "if this, do that".
If it can't detect a stationary obstruction, regardless of composition, then it's dangerous. What happens if a load falls from a lorry, or someone runs onto the road, for example.
It can detect the stationary object. But when the object is far ahead it doesn't know if it's in the lane or next to the lane.
I'd trust a computer more than i would trust 75% of drivers
The factory of the future will have only two employees, a man and a dog. The man will be there to feed the dog. The dog will be there to keep the man from touching the equipment.I would tend to agree, seen several tips in the past 6 months, one an old guy, had to be 80+ in a brand new ford. Completely rear ended a dump truck waiting to turn at lights. He hadn't a clue what was going on and should not have been driving. Another was a woman in rush hour, coffee in one hand, mobile in the other, trying to steer the car with her finger, overshot a bend and was into the side of a bridge, again she should not have been driving.
When computers have been developed to drive the car completely, that is all they will concern themselves with, not drinking coffee, or putting on make up or having a senior moment.
I would tend to agree, seen several tips in the past 6 months, one an old guy, had to be 80+ in a brand new ford. Completely rear ended a dump truck waiting to turn at lights. He hadn't a clue what was going on and should not have been driving. Another was a woman in rush hour, coffee in one hand, mobile in the other, trying to steer the car with her finger, overshot a bend and was into the side of a bridge, again she should not have been driving.
When computers have been developed to drive the car completely, that is all they will concern themselves with, not drinking coffee, or putting on make up or having a senior moment.