1 in 5 say they would never drive again if they had an autonomous car
11-12-13, 07:38 AM
#17
What elitism? My point was that people already do said things while driving, and it creates problems for everybody else. I had to honk at no less than THREE people to get moving at lights just yesterday who were obviously doing things other than looking at the green light right in front of them. If you'd rather text or sleep or read the paper rather than driving no problems here - get an autonomous car as soon as they come out. But in the meantime, put down your phone/paper/book/pillow and pay the F attention and drive. Or take the bus. Or find someone else to drive you.
We need autonomous cars in the DC area very badly.
WP: All your suspicions confirmed: Washington has nation’s worst drivers
We need autonomous cars in the DC area very badly.
WP: All your suspicions confirmed: Washington has nation’s worst drivers
11-12-13, 07:44 AM
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Ah, gotcha. I misunderstood at first, sorry. Yes, those kinds of drivers are the worst. I thought you were saying that you couldn't understand why anyone would want to text or play games or whatever instead of driving if they could safely do so and still get where they want to go.
11-12-13, 08:16 AM
#19
I'm blessed with a short commute, but yes if I had an hour commute each way like a lot of people do around here, I'd want an autonomous car also. There's no pleasure at all from driving in stop and go traffic surrounded by idiots. I'd much rather watch a movie, surf the web, play games, take a nap, or a zillion other things too.
I drive an hour and 40 minutes each way to get to work. Its only a 38 mile drive! If I could work/nap during that time, it would be amazing!
Let's think about some side effects from autonomous cars.. self driving= better merging, less traffic congestion. That's in regards to roads. now think about how it would affect individuals. more free time equals more productivity. or go the opposite direction...more free time equals more sleep/nap/rest time, which in turn equals less stress, which leads to a whole bunch of positives.
Back to me personally: With the extra hour+ that I would gain, I could rest, reducing risk of falling asleep at the wheel (well, if it were autonomous would it matter?lol), reducing stress, answer PMs, etc..
But I will always and forever need to have a stick shift car to take up the mountains/track.
11-12-13, 10:25 AM
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We need autonomous cars in the DC area very badly.
WP: All your suspicions confirmed: Washington has nation’s worst drivers
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