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BristolCavendish · 16 December 2016, 09:32 AM

After they are (to a certain extent) perfected? Seems like they would be practical for seniors on the verge of losing their driver's licenses, the DUI-prone (including recreational potheads), chronic texters, and teenagers. On the other hand, a self-driving feature would be kind of lame to have in a Ferrari or McLaren. Curious as to how the auto insurers and courts will be handling liability claims from the standpoint of operator v.s. manufacturer oversights and/or alleged computer error/failure.

BNA/LION · 16 December 2016, 09:33 AM

Nope, not until the technology has been in the market for a few years and is proven. That's just me though...

mfer · 16 December 2016, 09:37 AM

Once proven, I am one of the ones who can't wait for driverless cars.

I'm so sick and tired of all the distracted driving. It causes more deaths and harmful accidents than the things we can't talk about here.

I'm hoping the next car I buy will be the last one I have to drive.

Formulansx · 16 December 2016, 09:42 AM

It would be great if everyone else had one but me

sea-dweller · 16 December 2016, 09:49 AM

I would. Look at TRF while "riding"...

Kingair · 16 December 2016, 09:54 AM

Only if I can have a whiskey and a cigar in the back 😂

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keschete · 16 December 2016, 10:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Formulansx

It would be great if everyone else had one but me

^^^^ This!

AzPaul · 16 December 2016, 10:17 AM

I like driving.

Dr. Prunesquallor · 16 December 2016, 10:18 AM

Driverless cars. Hmmm. Wonder what a terrorist could do with a capability like that?

I predict they will never come to market

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tvad · 16 December 2016, 10:19 AM

I like driving, but I'd consider a driverless car. Probably lease vs. own.

Can you send a driverless car out on its own to run an errand?

Frosty · 16 December 2016, 10:38 AM

I would love to have a system that could be hacked and leave me helpless!

cdmorenot · 16 December 2016, 10:48 AM

Absolutely not. I enjoy driving and quite frankly, as technology advances I feel more of the driving joys are being taken away to all kinds of assistance systems.

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Etschell · 16 December 2016, 10:50 AM

The car I bought was driver less before I boufht it. Now if you mean self driving car no.

Lordofrolex · 16 December 2016, 10:54 AM

Hell yes i would. I love getting driven.

breitlings · 16 December 2016, 01:22 PM

I bought a 2016 toyota knowing the 17 basically drive themselves (and saved about 4k). I think in maybe 10 years I would consider it just because I like to drive and I think the tech will start to advance so fast in the first several generations with purpose built chips vs throwing lots of gpgpu at it.

I am looking forward though to pressing a button on my phone and having my car meet me with automatic valet and parking.

It will transform the economy though imo.

lapince · 16 December 2016, 06:00 PM

I would but not until it is 99.99% fail safe. And cheaper as well...

FTE2014 · 16 December 2016, 06:17 PM

Sure, to be honest I don't think the age of driverless cars is really too far away...

rouxeny · 16 December 2016, 06:39 PM

I thought the endgame of a driverless world was fractional ownership of a car.

Rock · 16 December 2016, 06:45 PM

No chance and if I could stop anyone else buying one I would.
A pox on society.

BristolCavendish · 16 December 2016, 07:01 PM

Read somewhere that Uber is experimenting with them in downtown San Francisco as a fully automated taxi service. The only problem to date is that one of them almost ran over a pedestrian at an intersection. Apparently the 'panic stop' feature hasn't been perfected. Uber/Google blamed the pedestrian for the near miss.

1William · 16 December 2016, 09:59 PM

Not interested. I like driving.

brandrea · 16 December 2016, 10:06 PM

I would and I believe it's coming sooner than we think. this year 2017, Googke will be testing driverless cars here in Waterloo.

It would be perfect for Taxi and Uber.

GradyPhilpott · 17 December 2016, 02:04 AM

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Originally Posted by BristolCavendish

Would You Consider Buying a Driverless Car?

I would get one if I get so old I can't drive anymore.

Personally though, I think when driverless cars reach critical mass on the streets, those who prefer to drive themselves will find it difficult to navagate around cars that are slow to accelerate and would probably would never approach the posted speed limits.

It's hard enough to deal with people who are stoned or drunk or otherwise too impaired to drive competently.

I guess when everyone is using one, it won't matter, though.

Quote:

Originally Posted by BristolCavendish

Curious as to how the auto insurers and courts will be handling liability claims from the standpoint of operator v.s. manufacturer oversights and/or alleged computer error/failure.

I suspect no fault insurance may be the answer.

Abdullah71601 · 17 December 2016, 02:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Rock

No chance and if I could stop anyone else buying one I would.
A pox on society.

I'll hire a driver before I buy a driverless car.

beshannon · 17 December 2016, 02:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mfer

Once proven, I am one of the ones who can't wait for driverless cars.

I'm so sick and tired of all the distracted driving. It causes more deaths and harmful accidents than the things we can't talk about here.

I'm hoping the next car I buy will be the last one I have to drive.

Agreed 100%.

Most people in my area cannot be bothered to actually drive while they are playing with their cell phone or tablet.

SearChart · 17 December 2016, 02:47 AM

No. I'm against witchcraft.

T. Ferguson · 17 December 2016, 02:54 AM

In certain applications a perfected system may prove useful, like rush hour. If it's bumper to bumper on the freeway it would sure be nice if everyone was doing 100+ instead of standing still.

It seems though that the way this would play out there would always be driver responsibility, much like a pilot in a commercial aircraft can take command anytime something goes wrong. The problem with that is so many people aren't responsible as it is with all the texting and talking. Give them an automated system and they won't pay any attention at all. None.

JasoninDenver · 17 December 2016, 02:57 AM

As a personal injury lawyer, I cannot wait until these put my profession out of business. I am so tired of seeing people's lives ended or devastated by someone who thinks a text from their friend is more important than paying attention to their own driving. Even with current technology, the driverless car is safer than the average human behind the wheel.

T. Ferguson · 17 December 2016, 03:05 AM

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Originally Posted by JasoninDenver

As a personal injury lawyer, I cannot wait until these put my profession out of business. I am so tired of seeing people's lives ended or devastated by someone who thinks a text from their friend is more important than paying attention to their own driving. Even with current technology, the driverless car is safer than the average human behind the wheel.

I remember years ago a PI lawyer say to me "I put three kids through college on left turns."

Star Ferry · 17 December 2016, 03:34 AM

The technology will only get better. That's no guarantee of adoption, so I'm not sure how things will play out.

On January 1, 2050, I will only be 59. I wonder what things will be like -- maybe driving yourself will be illegal by that point

16 December 2016, 09:32 AM	#1
BristolCavendish Banned Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: United States Posts: 1,864	Would You Consider Buying a Driverless Car? After they are (to a certain extent) perfected? Seems like they would be practical for seniors on the verge of losing their driver's licenses, the DUI-prone (including recreational potheads), chronic texters, and teenagers. On the other hand, a self-driving feature would be kind of lame to have in a Ferrari or McLaren. Curious as to how the auto insurers and courts will be handling liability claims from the standpoint of operator v.s. manufacturer oversights and/or alleged computer error/failure.

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16 December 2016, 10:19 AM	#10
tvad "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 574	I like driving, but I'd consider a driverless car. Probably lease vs. own. Can you send a driverless car out on its own to run an errand?

16 December 2016, 10:38 AM	#11
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cdmorenot "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Real Name: Carlos. Location: NNJ - MDE Watch: = Want them all. Posts: 3,730	Absolutely not. I enjoy driving and quite frankly, as technology advances I feel more of the driving joys are being taken away to all kinds of assistance systems. Sent from my SM-G935T using Tapatalk __________________ \| Breguet \| Cartier \| Casio \| Hublot \| IWC \| Omega \| Rolex \| Seiko \|

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Lordofrolex "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Real Name: Brandon Location: Los Angeles, CA Watch: Yes Please! Posts: 6,691	Hell yes i would. I love getting driven. __________________ Rolex GMT Master II 116710LN Panerai PAM 359 Audemars Piguet RO 15300OR Follow me on Instagram: @b_jakobovich

16 December 2016, 01:22 PM	#15
breitlings Banned Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Bethesda Watch: Apple TV Posts: 5,736	I bought a 2016 toyota knowing the 17 basically drive themselves (and saved about 4k). I think in maybe 10 years I would consider it just because I like to drive and I think the tech will start to advance so fast in the first several generations with purpose built chips vs throwing lots of gpgpu at it. I am looking forward though to pressing a button on my phone and having my car meet me with automatic valet and parking. It will transform the economy though imo.

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lapince "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Mars Watch: 5712 Posts: 11,509	I would but not until it is 99.99% fail safe. And cheaper as well...

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FTE2014 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Real Name: Tim Location: Dubai Watch: 5712&5167&5130G Posts: 221	Sure, to be honest I don't think the age of driverless cars is really too far away...

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rouxeny "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Real Name: Andrew Location: Maui Posts: 686	I thought the endgame of a driverless world was fractional ownership of a car.

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Rock "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Rocky Location: Australia Watch: Grail:Bluesy Posts: 17,889	No chance and if I could stop anyone else buying one I would. A pox on society. __________________ Cellini 4112. Sub 14060M. DJ 16233. Rotherhams 1847 Pocket-watch. Foundation Member of 'Horologists Anonymous' "Hi, I'm Rocky, and I'm a Horologist..."

16 December 2016, 07:01 PM	#20
BristolCavendish Banned Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: United States Posts: 1,864	Read somewhere that Uber is experimenting with them in downtown San Francisco as a fully automated taxi service. The only problem to date is that one of them almost ran over a pedestrian at an intersection. Apparently the 'panic stop' feature hasn't been perfected. Uber/Google blamed the pedestrian for the near miss.

16 December 2016, 09:59 PM	#21
1William 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 48,511	Not interested. I like driving.

16 December 2016, 10:06 PM	#22
brandrea 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 79,410	I would and I believe it's coming sooner than we think. this year 2017, Googke will be testing driverless cars here in Waterloo. It would be perfect for Taxi and Uber.

17 December 2016, 02:54 AM	#27
T. Ferguson "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Left Coast Posts: 7,025	In certain applications a perfected system may prove useful, like rush hour. If it's bumper to bumper on the freeway it would sure be nice if everyone was doing 100+ instead of standing still. It seems though that the way this would play out there would always be driver responsibility, much like a pilot in a commercial aircraft can take command anytime something goes wrong. The problem with that is so many people aren't responsible as it is with all the texting and talking. Give them an automated system and they won't pay any attention at all. None. __________________ *Some days it's just not worth chewing through the restraints.*

17 December 2016, 02:57 AM	#28
JasoninDenver "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Denver Posts: 4,311	As a personal injury lawyer, I cannot wait until these put my profession out of business. I am so tired of seeing people's lives ended or devastated by someone who thinks a text from their friend is more important than paying attention to their own driving. Even with current technology, the driverless car is safer than the average human behind the wheel. __________________ Jason 116610 LN DateJust Pelagos FXD

17 December 2016, 03:34 AM	#30
Star Ferry Banned Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: down by the river Posts: 4,924	The technology will only get better. That's no guarantee of adoption, so I'm not sure how things will play out. On January 1, 2050, I will only be 59. I wonder what things will be like -- maybe driving yourself will be illegal by that point

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