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I think the opposite effect would happen and it would be safer for cyclists. There are already cars being equipped with pedestrian and cyclist detection. Sensor
by nkassis 10y ago
I think the opposite effect would happen and it would be safer for cyclists. There are already cars being equipped with pedestrian and cyclist detection. Sensors can see all around the truck vs the driver view having many deadspots. The computer could be forced to slow down or use safe passing distance while drivers have the free will to break those laws.
Also the computer probably doesn't have a bias against cyclist in the first place.
- Zigurd 10y agoI'm agreeing with you: Fewer cyclists would die due to automated trucks.
- spacemanmatt 10y agoCyclists tend to avoid freeways.
- Declanomous 10y agoYou can find quite a few videos on YouTube of cyclists on freeways. There is a video from a couple years ago of a bunch of cyclists holding up traffic on the freeway in Austin because they felt like riding on the highway.
- spacemanmatt 10y agoI drive in Austin EVERY day. They tend to prefer less-traveled roads. Thanks for the downvote for posting actual facts that I know from first-hand experience.