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The other thing that should be done is to create a uniform federal test that computer driven cars must pass before being allowed on the streets. The test would
by dopylitty 2y ago
The other thing that should be done is to create a uniform federal test that computer driven cars must pass before being allowed on the streets. The test would have a large variety of environments (fast, slow, construction zones, farmers markets) as well as conditions (wet, dry, light, dark). The test would also measure how the computer driven car reacts when one or all of its sensors are damaged. Only after passing the test should a car be allowed on the road. Any software or hardware changes would necessitate a full re-test.
None of this "well the manufacturer says it works so let's just let 'er rip" that has already gotten people killed.
And yes human drivers should have to pass the same test in the vehicle they intend to drive.
- bastawhiz 2y ago> a uniform federal test Just like the existing uniform state run test that shows how all licensed human drivers are safe? It shouldn't need to be pointed out how any kind of standardized test isn't going to prove or even realistically evaluate the safety of a system like this. We can't even get a standardized test for GPU performance that manufacturers don't cheat on. > The test would also measure how the computer driven car reacts when one or all of its sensors are damaged. I do agree with this, though: we already expect cars to behave well in the face of hardware failures. Autonomous or no, cars should have requirements for failure modes.
- joked56 2y agoIt's unfortunate that the National Electrical Code doesn't exist. In fact, it is unfortunate that we can't possibly have national regulations for anything at all. If only this were possible.