They say that autonomous cars are coming soon, and that traffic and stress levels will be much better because of it. I want to try and keep this as simple as possible. Just wondering how this would affect your daily drive. Lets say [for the purposes of this thread] that you have been given an autonomous vehicle that will drive from point A to point B for you including finding a parking space at the destination. Lets also say that this vehicle operates by the book (max speed=speed limit, full stops at stop signs...etc) ,defaults to fastest known route including traffic, and there is no chance of an accident by fault of misguidance on roads with nothing but autonomous vehicles.
Questions:
My Answers:
Please feel free to add more questions, I'll try to keep the OP updated.
Questions:
- Would you tell your vehicle to speed by any amount? If so why?
- What would do on a routine basis that normally couldn't do if you have to drive yourself?
- Would you trust your autonomous vehicle with a major task, like picking up your kids from school, if it could do such a thing? Lets say it was a great area with no crime.
- If you're alone in the car would you ever consider NOT sitting in the drivers seat for the ride if all other cars on your route were also being driven autonomously?
My Answers:
- I would not tell mine to speed. I hardly speed as it is.
- I would: surf the internet, maybe have breakfast if it's something simple, and just look around since driving would not be the main focus.
- I could not trust a robot to pick up my kids alone.
- I would sit in passenger seat at least once on a short 5 minute or so drive.
Please feel free to add more questions, I'll try to keep the OP updated.