Self driving cars?

[thinfourth2]

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-20910769

So how do you feel about them?

other answers will be added to the poll


Personally i can't wait to get one providing they don't outlaw humans driving as i find the commuter run deadly boring

And for those that see it as the end of the world.

Why?

Edited by thinfourth2 on Sunday 6th January 14:40

[philmh]

Rather me be driving than put mine and my families lives into the trust of a computer! Remember seeing the press launch of the volvo crashing into the back of a trailer, when it should have braked itself to avoid a collision.

[TheHeretic]

There is room in the world for both.

[longshot]

It would put insurance companies out of business.

[m0isty]

Want one. I love driving, but would also love to have a button to press that allows me to have an extra half hour kip on the way to/ from work and wake me up when I get to my destination.

[Meths]

If it's done on separate roads designed for only automated traffic, then yes.

[digger the goat]

Pub to Pub......No taxi fare.... no grief from the wife.....Yes please...

[mrtwisty]

Drive into town, get bladdered, back to car, press button, get driven back!





(Probably wake up in car next morning surrounded by kebab wrappers..... or in Dumfries)

[Fubar1977]

m0isty said:

Want one. I love driving, but would also love to have a button to press that allows me to have an extra half hour kip on the way to/ from work and wake me up when I get to my destination.

Pretty much this.
And the person posting earlier about putting lives in the hands of computers, have you ever been on a plane?

[Terminator X]

Not a fan myself as it brings us a step closer to this:



TX.

[TangerinePool]

Well autopilot has been flying us on holiday and wherever all over the world at 500mph for years so I'm all for it. That is providing I can press a button and regain control much like a pilot can quick sharp!

[spaceship]

digger the goat said:

Pub to Pub......No taxi fare.... no grief from the wife.....Yes please...

This.

A sleep on the way home from work when stuck in traffic.

[Terminator X]

TangerinePool said:

Well autopilot has been flying us on holiday and wherever all over the world at 500mph for years so I'm all for it. That is providing I can press a button and regain control much like a pilot can quick sharp!

The sky above is is fookin empty though certainly vs the roads.

TX.

[CBR JGWRR]

Very, very bad idea for anyone who likes driving, brilliant for everyone else. One day if self driving cars take off, which they will, even PHers like it, it will become illegal not to have a self driving car, and then it really will be the end of the world as we know it.

And we won't feel fine.

[thinfourth2]

mrtwisty said:

Drive into town, get bladdered, back to car, press button, get driven back!

Oh it could be WAY better then that

Drive in town, send car to go pick up the shopping, get bladdered, get car to return using mobile, get driven home.


Extending the idea a bit further

Why would you need to own a car I could just send mine to pick you up.

A bit further

Why would either of us need to own a car?

Just push a button and one turns up to pick you up.


the potential is HUGE

providing they are allowed to drive around empty or with a pissed person asleep in the boot

[NelsonR32]

I thought Toyota already tried self-driving cars a couple of years back...?

[vrooom]

Can i re-train the computer driver to do a perfect power slide on roundabout?

[y2blade]

Voted: Yes please as long as humans can drive

FOR MOTORWAY MILE MUNCHING.
I'd love to be able to get on the motorway, push a button and have the car take full control.

[drivin_me_nuts]

I love the idea for commuting.

[Galsia]

When automated cars become mainstream you can forget snoozing on the motorway. It will be the same as using a plane with autopilot. You still won't be allowed to sleep or be under the influence of alcohol. I predict these cars with be only approved for use on motorways.