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It seems like they would eventually have a four-seater version but the bench seats could face each other. What a simple thing but so different. Maybe like suic

by sown 12y ago

It seems like they would eventually have a four-seater version but the bench seats could face each other. What a simple thing but so different. Maybe like suicide-doors used to be common in the US but they're such a novelty now.

prawn 12y ago
Yes, one of my first thoughts was about how much I enjoy road trips. But realistically, the bits I don't enjoy are having my attention pegged to the road and my foot to the pedals. A driverless car still leaves that progression through the landscape, the scenery, the togetherness. Taking your family on a road trip where the travel was in a capsule with two bench seats facing each other, and a table between, would be great. Read books, play cards, get some work done. Convert seats to beds and get some sleep while you cruise at 40 kmh to your destination overnight.
- Theodores 12y ago
  Sounds like you are waiting for the VW Camper Van version to come out. However, if you could sleep and drive there could be a whole new class of commuters cluttering up the roads on 4-8 hour commutes, or a whole new breed of tourists that set the car to drive through the night to the next destination so they wake up somewhere different, outside some cafe for brekkie.
  - sown 12y ago
    > or a whole new breed of tourists that set the car to drive through the night to the next destination so they wake up somewhere different, outside some cafe for brekkie. Or, maybe there'll be a 'random' button; the car surprises you about where it intends on going.
k-mcgrady 12y ago
>> "It seems like they would eventually have a four-seater version but the bench seats could face each other." I can think of two reasons against that. 1. People who get motion sickness get it 100x worse if they are facing the wrong way. There are also people I know who normally don't get motion sickness but get a bit queasy facing the wrong way. 2. If you are in an accident isn't it more dangerous for your neck if you're facing the wrong way. I know several cars currently (mostly people carriers) that have rotating seats but they can't be rotated when driving. I'm guessing that law is in place because rick of injury is higher facing the worn way.
- k-mcgrady 12y ago
  To the person that down voted me: why? I believe I made two good points that add to the discussion. Down voting should be used on comments that do not add to the discussion, not just comments you disagree with. If you disagree with a comment ignore it and move on or reply. Side note: What has happened to edit buttons on HN? This is the second time I've had a comment I'd like add an update to and the edit button isn't available.
  - josephlord 12y ago
    You have a limited time after you post in which you can edit (2 hours I think). I've upvoted your comment as you are right it wasn't downvote worthy. I may have downvoted your complaint about the voting but the side note is a real question).
    - k-mcgrady 12y ago
      Thanks. Is this a recent change? It's only a problem I've noticed myself having in the last few weeks.
      - josephlord 12y ago
        No not recent; although it is possible the window has shortened.
danielsamuels 12y ago
London cabs have (optional) rear facing seats already.

by sown 12y ago

prawn 12y ago

Yes, one of my first thoughts was about how much I enjoy road trips. But realistically, the bits I don't enjoy are having my attention pegged to the road and my foot to the pedals. A driverless car still leaves that progression through the landscape, the scenery, the togetherness. Taking your family on a road trip where the travel was in a capsule with two bench seats facing each other, and a table between, would be great. Read books, play cards, get some work done. Convert seats to beds and get some sleep while you cruise at 40 kmh to your destination overnight.

Theodores 12y ago
Sounds like you are waiting for the VW Camper Van version to come out. However, if you could sleep and drive there could be a whole new class of commuters cluttering up the roads on 4-8 hour commutes, or a whole new breed of tourists that set the car to drive through the night to the next destination so they wake up somewhere different, outside some cafe for brekkie.
- sown 12y ago
  > or a whole new breed of tourists that set the car to drive through the night to the next destination so they wake up somewhere different, outside some cafe for brekkie. Or, maybe there'll be a 'random' button; the car surprises you about where it intends on going.

k-mcgrady 12y ago

>> "It seems like they would eventually have a four-seater version but the bench seats could face each other." I can think of two reasons against that. 1. People who get motion sickness get it 100x worse if they are facing the wrong way. There are also people I know who normally don't get motion sickness but get a bit queasy facing the wrong way. 2. If you are in an accident isn't it more dangerous for your neck if you're facing the wrong way. I know several cars currently (mostly people carriers) that have rotating seats but they can't be rotated when driving. I'm guessing that law is in place because rick of injury is higher facing the worn way.

k-mcgrady 12y ago
To the person that down voted me: why? I believe I made two good points that add to the discussion. Down voting should be used on comments that do not add to the discussion, not just comments you disagree with. If you disagree with a comment ignore it and move on or reply. Side note: What has happened to edit buttons on HN? This is the second time I've had a comment I'd like add an update to and the edit button isn't available.
- josephlord 12y ago
  You have a limited time after you post in which you can edit (2 hours I think). I've upvoted your comment as you are right it wasn't downvote worthy. I may have downvoted your complaint about the voting but the side note is a real question).
  - k-mcgrady 12y ago
    Thanks. Is this a recent change? It's only a problem I've noticed myself having in the last few weeks.
    - josephlord 12y ago
      No not recent; although it is possible the window has shortened.

danielsamuels 12y ago

London cabs have (optional) rear facing seats already.