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Originally Posted by P-hack
And causing accidents, and driving slowly, and you guys are idiots. My only guess is that you own stock, and that is the ONLY reason you think it is amazing. It is a load of crap.
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Automated driving is guaranteed to happen, and it will improve the following things:
Reduce number of accidents
Reduce severity of accidents
Increase fuel economy
Reduce traffic congestion
Reduce travel time
Increase mobility for elderly/impaired
Increase safety and mobility for those under the influence of drugs
Reduce vehicle cost
Increase productivity and leisure time
Drawbacks:
More difficult to express road rage
More difficult to express personal (disruptive) driving style
Can't blame traffic for being late to work
Less fun, if you consider a routine grid-locked commute to be loads of fun compared to watching your favorite TV program
Auto insurance industry shrinks in size - loss of jobs
Auto repair industry shrinks in size - loss of jobs
Big oil shrinks in size - loss of jobs/terrorists
Parking garages and meters eliminated - loss of revenue
Confusion when someone yells "shotgun" when determining where people will sit
Can't yell "crazy maniac" to those driving faster than you, and "inconsiderate idiot" to those driving slower.