Cruise testing, I would be uncomfortable
The new cruise being tested will not have a steering wheel or pedals for the gas and brake. I just don't think I would be comfortable in such a vehicle. For me it would be the lack of being in co...
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Today, more and more vehicles (especially cars, but a lot of trucks now) are using computers to drive.
The steering wheel, gas pedal, and brake are NOT actually connected to the wheels or engine... they have wires going to the vehicle's computer, and that computer decides if it agrees with the driver before steering, accelerating, or braking the vehicle.
The majority of the time this is good, and gives better traction and control. Some off road and work applications are better if manual, but not many these days.
Going to "full self driving" is not that much of a stretch from what we have already.
The steering wheel, gas pedal, and brake are NOT actually connected to the wheels or engine... they have wires going to the vehicle's computer, and that computer decides if it agrees with the driver before steering, accelerating, or braking the vehicle.
The majority of the time this is good, and gives better traction and control. Some off road and work applications are better if manual, but not many these days.
Going to "full self driving" is not that much of a stretch from what we have already.
