Human drivers keep rear-ending Waymos

https://arstechnica.com/cars/2024/09/human-drivers-are-to-blame-for-most-serious-waymo-collisions/

by MBCook • 2 years ago

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tissueapp• 2 years ago

I wonder if drivers would get more aggressive (or less aggressive) if they see a Waymo on the road.

Perhaps this driver thought that Waymo would have stopped once it noticed what was happening:

"In Tempe, Arizona, an SUV 'overtook the Waymo AV on the left' and then 'initiated a right turn,' cutting the Waymo off and causing a crash. A passenger in the SUV said they suffered moderate injuries"

jerlam• 2 years ago

I'll bet that drivers become more aggressive because the Waymo actually obeys speed limits, while human drivers rarely do.

floxy• 2 years ago

I wonder what the human-caused "accident" rate would be if we subtracted out the mayhem caused by fleeing felons. From the sounds of the article, it could be a significant factor. On the other hand, I suppose it won't be long until someone tries a robbery get-away using a Waymo, (or maybe a Tesla in self-driving mode), which I guess is an improvement.

bell-cot• 2 years ago

Quick (if partial) fix: Put big, obvious trailer hitches on Waymos. Most of the bottom-tier human drivers notice those, and most cut back on their moronic tailgating.

Human drivers keep rear-ending Waymos

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