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Living in San Francisco, I feel much safer as both a pedestrian and a cyclist when I see a Waymo at crosswalks vs. human drivers. I was hit by a car once while
by its_down_again 2y ago
Living in San Francisco, I feel much safer as both a pedestrian and a cyclist when I see a Waymo at crosswalks vs. human drivers. I was hit by a car once while cycling because the driver zoned out, realized too late they were about to miss a turn, and struck me while attempting a last-minute turn. Since then, I’ve become hyper aware whenever drivers are on their phones at stop signs or play pointless games of chicken, trying to beat red lights just to end up stuck blocking the middle of the street.
When I see a Waymo, it feels like it's aware of me and always stops at a safe distance, and I don't fear a collision. It doesn't give off the hostile or dangerously clueless vibe I often get from human drivers in the city.
- AStonesThrow 2y agoI must say that I usually try to keep the screen view of the 3D world perceived by the Waymo Driver. I prefer to sit in the front passenger seat. Once I've programmed my music and adjusted climate control, I sit back, relax, and watch the little icons of vehicles, pedestrians, roads and lanes, and the immediate route plan ahead. The icons include pylons detected, as well as cyclists and emergency vehicles. There are some rather ghostly fades in/out at the peripheries, but it's clear that the Waymo Driver has perpetual 360° situational awareness. This weekend, I'm celebrating 1 year with Waymo: 144 rides and 805 miles logged. The Jaguar I-PACE is very comfortable, includes 2x USB-C charging ports, electric reclining front seat, plenty of cargo in trunk (and no cab driver storing his stuff) so I look forward to how the Hyundais measure up.