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In reply to the discussion: Why most drivers don’t want autonomous cars [View all]kentauros
(29,414 posts)40. I love the concept of self-driving cars.
Because the majority of the drivers out there are simply not good drivers. They don't take driving seriously. Too many insist on being distracted drivers, mostly by being on their phones in some capacity. They don't read signs. Many can't seem to stand the idea of missing an exit and turning around at the next exit (how many times have you seen some idiot backing up in the emergency lane because they just have to make that exit they drove past?) Just as many will drive over curbs to avoid some slowdown of traffic ahead of them.
Self-driving cars would eliminate all of that stupidity. Whatever "concern" that so-called majority has doesn't compare to the concern I have with them over their own unsafe driving habits.
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Just bought my Wife a 2016 Toyota Highlander. The first time I was on the freeway...
cherokeeprogressive
May 2016
#47
I care about them as well. Self driving cars will open up the world to millions of visually impaired
Trust Buster
May 2016
#6
I don't believe they're in the foreseeable future either. They're still very much in the development
Trust Buster
May 2016
#12
I believe the market itself will lead to self driven cars. As a higher percentage of our population
Trust Buster
May 2016
#31
Yes, I hope we all live to see the day that traveling is free of current endemic discriminations.
Trust Buster
May 2016
#29
Is that the one with three or four cameras at the top of the windshield?..nt
Jesus Malverde
May 2016
#19
Well, if a car is driving all the time it will require far more maintenance and wear out faster.
NutmegYankee
May 2016
#33
"Well, if a car is driving all the time it will require far more maintenance and wear out faster."
Jesus Malverde
May 2016
#35
Drivers don't really matter, insurance companies do, as soon as its...
Humanist_Activist
May 2016
#63
Maybe it's time we treated distracted driving, texting, talking on a cellphone
Heeeeers Johnny
May 2016
#52
As with most technology, it will be great for advancing independence among older people and
liberal_at_heart
May 2016
#43
"And today, an unexplained explosion in driver Gren Gleenward's automatic car. Police say...
Shandris
May 2016
#48
I have no problem with those that would want this technology for their personal use
Heeeeers Johnny
May 2016
#51
But the computer was something YOU controlled. By design, you have little to no control.
FrodosPet
May 2016
#60
Don't we all just love stop and go rush hour traffic, fatal crashes, drunk drivers, and near misses.
killbotfactory
May 2016
#77
i'd like the option, but absolutely would never buy one if I could not put it to manual
Amishman
May 2016
#78