self driving cars for real?

[DarrinS]

I'll take the human visual cortex over sensors and CV algorithms, tbh.

[ElNono]

If you had a cool car you would like it. When you have a Corolla it sucks. I have a cool car, and I love driving.

Previous car was a Benz E series, now I drive a Lexus... Also drove a Porsche 911 quite a bit... I just don't like driving, has nothing to do with the ride.

[DarrinS]

Previous car was a Benz E series, now I drive a Lexus... Also drove a Porsche 911 quite a bit... I just don't like driving, has nothing to do with the ride.

Why not take public transportation?

[ElNono]

Why not take public transportation?

I do when I go to Manhattan, but around here it's drive or drive... :\

[ElNono]

Yeah, driving blows, even in San Antonio where the traffic is pretty light.

Some people find it relaxing, I don't at all. I just want to get to point B and move on. I guess it's just me.

[DarrinS]

I do when I go to Manhattan, but around here it's drive or drive... :\

You spend a lot on cars for someone who hates driving.

[baseline bum]

Some people find it relaxing, I don't at all. I just want to get to point B and move on. I guess it's just me.

I love driving outside of cities, that's ing awesome. I don't know how anyone could find city driving relaxing though.

[DMX7]

E Series and most Lexus sedans are really passengers' cars if you ask me. Modern 911s are awesome driver's cars... the thought of not liking to drive these is almost sacrilegious to me.

[ElNono]

You spend a lot on cars for someone who hates driving.

The 911 was a great car when I was single

The rest simply because I appreciate the comfort. Sometimes I gotta drive down to Philly, which is about a 1:30 drive, and I much prefer a comfy ride.

But about your public transportation comment, I do think there's some of that. I grew up using public transportation. Only really started driving here in the US.

[Wild Cobra]

I think the manufacturers will have self driving cars figured out (technically) long before the legal system figures out how to deal with them. Those deep pockets building those cars aren't going to want to be involved in litigation every time a self driving car is in an accident but how is it the occupants fault if the car gets in an accident? Thomas J Henry is gonna get filthy stinking rich suing Google. If I have a BAC of 2.0 and get in my self driving car to go home is it a DWI? There are tons of legal issues that will have to be resolved before self driving cars for the public become a reality.

There was a lawyer TV series that had an episode with a self driving car. Turns out, since it was too passive, and waited for everyone at a four way stop, as other cars didn't come to a full stop. They made it a bit more aggressive like a typical driver, and the car caused an accident...

Sure, not real life, and "it was in the script."

But... How do you really work out all the problems?

[baseline bum]

The 911 was a great car when I was single

And now you're double? LOL fat Mexican.

[ElNono]

E Series and most Lexus sedans are really passengers' cars if you ask me. Modern 911s are awesome driver's cars... the thought of not liking to drive these is almost sacrilegious to me.

My associate has two 911, a 1984 which is a classic now, and a 956 type. He goes to the track, etc. I'm just not into cars like that, but I know people that really appreciate that stuff.

[ElNono]

And now you're double? LOL fat Mexican.

now I'm married. At least I have a Lexus, and not a dodge caravan, tbh

[Wild Cobra]

now I'm married. At least I have a Lexus, and not a dodge caravan, tbh

Why not support your new homeland of unionized workers, and buy something made in the USA?

[ElNono]

Why not support your new homeland of unionized workers, and buy something made in the USA?

I just had a great deal on it... plus, don't they manufacture those in Toyota plants in San Antonio?

[Wild Cobra]

I just had a great deal on it... plus, don't they manufacture those in Toyota plans in San Antonio?

Hard to say. They do both for some import brand names. The only way to know is if the cars registration number starts with a "1," "4," or "5".

1A to 10 = USA
2A to 20 = Canada
3A to 37 = Mexico
38 to 30 = Cayman Islands
4A to 50 = USA
...
8A to 8E = Argentina
...
JA to J0 = Japan
...
KL to KR = S. Korea
...
LA = China
...
SA to SM = UK
...
WA to W0 = West Germany

etc...

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vehicl...#Country_codes

I was surprised to see "4" and "5" for the USA. These are probably things like Caterpillar, Freightliner, etc. Maybe motorcycles too.

[ElNono]

VIN starts with 2T, actually. Canada?

[Wild Cobra]

VIN starts with 2T, actually

Wow.

Made in Canada. That surprises me, for a Lexus.

At least they are part of the USA... Sort of...

I'm OK with buying cars from Canada. They have a similar economy to ours. I still buy USA when I can, but the Z28 and WS6 I bought were both made in Canada.

[SpursforSix]

I love driving outside of cities, that's ing awesome. I don't know how anyone could find city driving relaxing though.

A few gin and tonics with some cool tunes. Pretty chill.

[SpursforSix]

There was a lawyer TV series that had an episode with a self driving car. Turns out, since it was too passive, and waited for everyone at a four way stop, as other cars didn't come to a full stop. They made it a bit more aggressive like a typical driver, and the car caused an accident...

Sure, not real life, and "it was in the script."

But... How do you really work out all the problems?

Knight Rider. But he wasn't an attorney iirc.

[hater]

Lol at the old guys hanging on to their antiquated steering wheels. I'm sure when cars were invented, some old geezers said, but I enjoy walking.

Truth is people will be able to do amazing things while in a self.driving car:
Brush teeth
Put on makeup
Shave
Change clothes
Read a book
Watch a movie
Skype with someone
Knock some boots
Work
Take a nap


The possibilities are endless. U damn right I'm getting one. Possibilities are endless.

[DarrinS]

Lol at the old guys hanging on to their antiquated steering wheels. I'm sure when cars were invented, some old geezers said, but I enjoy walking.

Truth is people will be able to do amazing things while in a self.driving car:
Brush teeth
Put on makeup
Shave
Change clothes
Read a book
Watch a movie
Skype with someone
Knock some boots
Work
Take a nap


The possibilities are endless. U damn right I'm getting one. Possibilities are endless.

You go ahead and do those things.




Lmao at people out there experimenting with this

[DarrinS]

Elnono,

What do you think of this algorithm? If Tesla can't see the lanes, it will dutifully follow the vehicle in front of it.

Wow. Just wow.

[DarrinS]

Big product liability lawsuits ahead.

[hater]

You go ahead and do those things.




Lmao at people out there experimenting with this

um, we are not even at Beta stage yet of a "real self driving" car




I am talking about in 5-10 years from now. WE WILL BE ABLE TO DO THOSE THINGS. ENDLESS POSSIBILITIES