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Driverless cars are still 8 to 10 years away. The tech may be there (sort of) but the insurance industry (among other things) is not ready yet.

I am not sure I would be ready for a driver less vehicle.
I make a terrible passenger and then to sit and let a computer drive my vehicle.
Hmmmmm????

I work in Information Technology. Even if it becomes "reality" better keep your insurance paid up. The technology will depend upon computers and as long as I've worked in IT, I've NEVER seen ANY program that worked 100% flawless! If the government has any part creating the software that will "drive" this "engine", it will be more like 20 years before it becomes reality. I certainly would not want to be one of the first to put to take a nap in my RV when the "robot" is driving! If computer systems can "crash", just think what kind of a "crash" will happen when someone trips over the electric cord plugged into the national server that's "driving" this whole mess! Oh yes, the pun on words is intentional! I think it's a scary endeavor!

Only words that came to mind - SCARY! SCARY! SCARY!

DutchmenSport wrote:
I've NEVER seen ANY program that worked 100% flawless!

True, but it would probably beat the pants off the human drivers we have now.

This is right up there with flying cars with folding wings you can park in your driveway.

sch911 wrote:
Driverless cars are still 8 to 10 years away. The tech may be there (sort of) but the insurance industry (among other things) is not ready yet.

Agree. But the legal system will make out very nicely. Who bears the blame when a vehicle sold as "No driver required" crashes into a van load of kids? The owner? The dealer? The manufacturer? Those idiots at DOT who approved them for sale?

All of the above.

Just because it can be done doesn't mean it should be done.

wildtoad wrote:

sch911 wrote:
Driverless cars are still 8 to 10 years away. The tech may be there (sort of) but the insurance industry (among other things) is not ready yet.

Agree. But the legal system will make out very nicely. Who bears the blame when a vehicle sold as "No driver required" crashes into a van load of kids? The owner? The dealer? The manufacturer? Those idiots at DOT who approved them for sale?

All of the above.

Just because it can be done doesn't mean it should be done.

I for one can't wait for it. The worst computer system ( Read Microsoft) will still result in many thousands less accidents than we currently have. Add in that we won't need to keep adding more expensive highways with cars being able to travel maybe ten feet apart and no more drunk or distracted drivers it will be a definite improvement.

2oldman wrote:

DutchmenSport wrote:
I've NEVER seen ANY program that worked 100% flawless!

True, but it would probably beat the pants off the human drivers we have now.

Amen. I've yet to see my computer putting on its makeup while trying to eat breakfast and drink a cup of coffee at 70 mph. :)

powderman426 wrote:

wildtoad wrote:

sch911 wrote:
Driverless cars are still 8 to 10 years away. The tech may be there (sort of) but the insurance industry (among other things) is not ready yet.

Agree. But the legal system will make out very nicely. Who bears the blame when a vehicle sold as "No driver required" crashes into a van load of kids? The owner? The dealer? The manufacturer? Those idiots at DOT who approved them for sale?

All of the above.

Just because it can be done doesn't mean it should be done.

I for one can't wait for it. The worst computer system ( Read Microsoft) will still result in many thousands less accidents than we currently have. Add in that we won't need to keep adding more expensive highways with cars being able to travel maybe ten feet apart and no more drunk or distracted drivers it will be a definite improvement.

You have got to be kidding, with all the possible things that could go wrong! Love your blind enthusiasm! not!