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I think you're missing an important detail: human drivers speed, all the time. I live on a small residential street with a speed limit of 25 MPH, and it's not a

I think you're missing an important detail: human drivers speed, all the time. I live on a small residential street with a speed limit of 25 MPH, and it's not at all uncommon for drivers to take it at 35 MPH--sometimes even at 45. This situation isn't uncommon. Even if the speed limit were to increase slightly, it might still be a net improvement, especially given that robot cars may have better reaction times than human drivers.

darkerside 10y ago
A slight speed limit increase, sure. But if cars could move at 100+ mph and keep within an established mortality rate, what would stop us as a society from letting them?
- r00fus 10y ago
  Mainly preventing performance/externalities (e.g. noise/pollution). Please note: even zero-emissions vehicles output tire particulate which exacerbates many allergies/asthma.
- whorleater 10y ago
  Laws? Many things can be convenient and logical, but a myriad of laws stop such things from taking over our society. I'm sure by the time self driving cars become commonplace designated streets with enforced speed limits will arise in school and residential zones, and self driving cars will (in theory) never speed, unlike human drivers.
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- abpavel 10y ago
  You are 90 years too late with your phobia. It's called Autobahn, or Freeway. And whether it's 70, 100, or 150 Mph, they have proven themselves an integral part in our transportation systems. No one is replacing existinf residential 5mph zones with pedestrian right of way with Freeways. We're talking about having a glass of wine and a good view from a sidewindow during your safe trip throughout existing rules of the infrastructute, instead of current "Gas, brake, honk. Brake, brake, honk. Gas, gas, punch". Imagine being more rested on your trip, you could even have mini offices in cars. You won't need to travel 100mph through the city. 25mph will do just fine. And if you need fast, nearest freeway is never too far, just like it isn't now.

darkerside 10y ago

A slight speed limit increase, sure. But if cars could move at 100+ mph and keep within an established mortality rate, what would stop us as a society from letting them?

r00fus 10y ago
Mainly preventing performance/externalities (e.g. noise/pollution). Please note: even zero-emissions vehicles output tire particulate which exacerbates many allergies/asthma.
whorleater 10y ago
Laws? Many things can be convenient and logical, but a myriad of laws stop such things from taking over our society. I'm sure by the time self driving cars become commonplace designated streets with enforced speed limits will arise in school and residential zones, and self driving cars will (in theory) never speed, unlike human drivers.
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abpavel 10y ago
You are 90 years too late with your phobia. It's called Autobahn, or Freeway. And whether it's 70, 100, or 150 Mph, they have proven themselves an integral part in our transportation systems. No one is replacing existinf residential 5mph zones with pedestrian right of way with Freeways. We're talking about having a glass of wine and a good view from a sidewindow during your safe trip throughout existing rules of the infrastructute, instead of current "Gas, brake, honk. Brake, brake, honk. Gas, gas, punch". Imagine being more rested on your trip, you could even have mini offices in cars. You won't need to travel 100mph through the city. 25mph will do just fine. And if you need fast, nearest freeway is never too far, just like it isn't now.