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America's car death rate is far higher than most rich countries. We could save 20,000 lives per year just by following best practices, but nobody gives a shit,
by viburnum 8y ago
America's car death rate is far higher than most rich countries. We could save 20,000 lives per year just by following best practices, but nobody gives a shit, so let's all fantasize about magic cars.
- a_imho 8y agoAgreed, autonomous vehicles might offer some benefits inclding road safety in the very long run, however we could do so much better right now if laws were enforced / people were actually following them or just care. The system is designed with plenty of buffer in it, it is just the nature of most drivers to disregard speeding limtis and safe trailing distances. As a consequence imo it is misguided to measure AVs against average drivers, because more average drivers on the road is exactly what I would rather not have.