Google gets Nevada driving licence for self-drive car

[Eugene]

Source: BBC

8 May 2012 Last updated at 10:27 GMT

Google gets Nevada driving licence for self-drive car

Driverless cars will soon be a reality on the roads of Nevada after the state approved America's first self-driven vehicle licence.

The first to hit the highway will be a Toyota Prius modified by search firm Google, which is leading the way in driverless car technology.

Its first drive included a spin down Las Vegas's famous strip.

Other car companies are also seeking self-driven car licences in Nevada.

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Read more: http://www.bbc.com/news/technology-17989553

[longship]

1. I want to see occupantless vehicles

Empty cars driving themselves around everywhere, going nowhere in particular, just going for a drive -- whole bunches of them.

[eShirl]

2. ordering takeout where they don't provide delivery

(insert Homer Simpson food dream sequence)

[uncle ray]

11. fortunately i drive all vintage cars.

they are all over 21.

"car, go get me beer!"

[MatthewStLouis]

3. Does it get to vote too? /nt

[annabanana]

5. Sure! Google is people, right? . . . .n/t

[snooper2]

6. It will never get confused about which voting precinct to go to

just use the googles

[Jamastiene]

4. I've been dreaming of a car that will just take me where I want to go...

for years now. I get sick of having to hold the gas pedal down, hit the brakes, steer, and all that other crap. I'd rather get a last few minutes of sleep on the way to wherever I am going. Let the damn car drive itself and take me where I want to go. Fuck being alert and having to stay awake to drive the stupid car that early in the morning.

Better yet, I wish I was rich enough to be able to afford a driver/go get stuff person. I hate going to the grocery store too. I wonder if these new cars could be trained to go get the grocery store stuff and bring it back home too.

[obxhead]

8. That very well may be coming.

I know around here you can call in your order to some grocery stores for a 10% fee, an outrageous price, but a service that is available. It stands to reason that some companies will embrace this technology and give us exactly what you dream of, a car that goes and picks up the groceries you just ordered online without you being there.

[obxhead]

7. As long as they don't use Google maps or Mapquest they should be fine.

[Romulox]

9. When this kills somebody, just remember the word "foreseeable"... nt

[One_Life_To_Give]

10. For all those that may have to confiscate Mom or Dad's drivers license.

What is often a heart-wrenching decision. Deciding on public safety versus the devastating affect such a loss in freedom might have on a loved ones health. Someday we may have an alternative.

[librechik]

12. Only in Nevada?

I hope