Cruise testing, I would be uncomfortable

Freelander wrote:
Interesting subject, but one issue strikes me as absurd!!!

What happens when you want to hitch up? What about backing the truck & trailer combo into a campsite? That is slightly uphill!

I think the concept is centred around commuter vehicles and not pickups etc

Interesting subject, but one issue strikes me as absurd!!!

What happens when you want to hitch up? What about backing the truck & trailer combo into a campsite? That is slightly uphill!

I can't wait for pilotless airplanes to come out. :B

FishOnOne wrote:
Can you imagine these self driving cars taking safety recalls to a whole new level.

On the bright side the car could drive itself to the dealer for repair. Drop you off at work then go to the dealer for repairs. LOL

mich800 wrote:

time2roll wrote:
I believe our highways will run faster and smoother once we have 10% to 20% automation.
Even smart cruise control that many cars have today could really help if people would use it.

Good. Maybe all those self driving cars will get out of my way. :B

Especially if they no longer camp out in the left lane.:W

Can you imagine these self driving cars taking safety recalls to a whole new level.

fj12ryder wrote:
"Wired" has an interesting article on auto insurance and safety electronics:

"“A lot of the developments so far have mixed results,” says Tom Karol, general counsel for the National Association of Mutual Insurance Companies. “It’s not really been proven out yet, in terms of benefits.” Which is why, according to the report, drivers who go for electronic stability control, which keeps cars from spinning out of control, save just $8 a year. Those who pay for blind spot warning, driver alertness monitoring, lane departure warning, night vision, or parking assistance systems save nothing at all."

Talking to my insurance agent some of the new features actually increase the cost. Replacing the Windshield that has to have calibration of the camera can cost up to 3k on some models. Lots of factors involved in determining rates. Don't forget how much all this new technology has increased the price of a vehicle so replacement cost factors in as well.

"Wired" has an interesting article on auto insurance and safety electronics:

"“A lot of the developments so far have mixed results,” says Tom Karol, general counsel for the National Association of Mutual Insurance Companies. “It’s not really been proven out yet, in terms of benefits.” Which is why, according to the report, drivers who go for electronic stability control, which keeps cars from spinning out of control, save just $8 a year. Those who pay for blind spot warning, driver alertness monitoring, lane departure warning, night vision, or parking assistance systems save nothing at all."

time2roll wrote:
I believe our highways will run faster and smoother once we have 10% to 20% automation.
Even smart cruise control that many cars have today could really help if people would use it.

Good. Maybe all those self driving cars will get out of my way. :B

time2roll wrote:
I believe our highways will run faster and smoother once we have 10% to 20% automation.
Even smart cruise control that many cars have today could really help if people would use it.

I would agree with this. With 5g vehicles will be able to communicate with each other in real time.