They're coming! They're coming! Can we blame Trump?? Californias Finally Ready

[CK_John]

for Truly Driverless Cars.

If you live in California, chances are you’ve spotted a self-driving car—some 21 companies are testing tech in the Golden State, and they’ve running around all over the place. But those sightings are never quite as futuristic as they could be. These cars aren’t really driverless, and they’re not for public use. State law requires a trained human sit behind the wheel, and restricts the technology to testing only.

Now, Silicon Valley’s home state is ready to toss the bag of flesh and bones and replace it with a big sack of cash. The California Department of Motor Vehicles today proposed new regulations that will finally prepare for the move from testing to commercialization. That’ll make for even better photo ops if you see one, and eventually some interesting ride-sharing experiences—definitely no unwanted chit chat if a robocar picks you up.

California’s got good reason to welcome this tech. Some 3,000 people die on its roads every year, and self-driving cars could eliminate the human error that causes 90 percent of crashes. They could make more people more mobile, reduce emissions (maybe), and boost the economy.

Read More:
https://www.wired.com/2017/03/californias-finally-ready-truly-driverless-cars/

[Cicada]

1. Fewer CA deaths means more Dem voters so Trump will outlaw it

[CK_John]

2. I wonder if that 3000 include the people who drive into the ocean on purpose?

[TexasProgresive]

3. As a (bi)cyclist I have mixed feelings about autonomous cars.

Will they be able to react to the inconsistancies of bicycle riders and pedestrians?
The other thing is we cyclists have learned to interpret somewhat how the driver might react or not.

[Cicada]

4. I saw a video on autonomous bikes in Amsterdam

The bikes driving around without a rider looked odd to me. But I guess it's the future.

[CK_John]

5. At 77, hope to get mine on the road before the end of the month.

Next week looking at snow.

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[TexasProgresive]

6. Did you know you can get studded tires

I don't think I would ride in the snow, best place is in the house.

[CK_John]

7. I looked into it about 2 yrs ago but 60F degree is my comfort zone.

[CK_John]

8. Just heard 8-12 in Monday night, St Pat's does look. nt