ExigeTan 3rd Gear August 5, 2014 Share August 5, 2014 Self driving cars are becoming more and more reliable. With the size, stupid traffic levels, and technology levels of Singapore, would you be willing to own a self driving car under the following conditions... 1. On a model for model comparison there would be no price difference between a self driving car and a "normal car" 2. The computer was 100% reliable in terms of navigation and safety 3. You could give it directions on route as and when needed - and changing / updating route would be easy 4. Maintenance and all other costs (including insurance) would be the same as normal ↡ Advertisement 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yhn 4th Gear August 5, 2014 Share August 5, 2014 It takes away the joy of Driving 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GLZT 6th Gear August 5, 2014 Share August 5, 2014 I would, provided I'm a busy man, needing to do things on the go. It does kill the joy of driving, but if I can own a self driven car for weekends, why not? 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryu 5th Gear August 5, 2014 Share August 5, 2014 If can on/off the self driving function then I'd on it during traffic jam/congestion. Clear traffic will turn it off and vroom vroom. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myxilplix Turbocharged August 5, 2014 Share August 5, 2014 You'll have to pry my control from my cold, dead fingers. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darthrevan Supercharged August 5, 2014 Share August 5, 2014 yes..definitely provided that most if not all drivers use it too as it is dangerous if some errant non-google car drivers blatantly cut into my car's path 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExigeTan 3rd Gear August 5, 2014 Author Share August 5, 2014 If can on/off the self driving function then I'd on it during traffic jam/congestion. Clear traffic will turn it off and vroom vroom. This is the attitude that I follow as well... Would be really cool to be able to do things instead of staring stupidly at red lights for half the morning. The other question - a self drive car - you could "pre-programme" right? So send it to drop the kids off to school first, before driving itself back to pick you up and take you to work, then drive home again and take your mother shopping before back to the office to pick you up after work. Wouldn't that be cool? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quantum 5th Gear August 5, 2014 Share August 5, 2014 Self driving cars are becoming more and more reliable. With the size, stupid traffic levels, and technology levels of Singapore, would you be willing to own a self driving car under the following conditions... 1. On a model for model comparison there would be no price difference between a self driving car and a "normal car" 2. The computer was 100% reliable in terms of navigation and safety 3. You could give it directions on route as and when needed - and changing / updating route would be easy 4. Maintenance and all other costs (including insurance) would be the same as normal No, because I drive for fun in 1st place, then for transport, if w/o driving fun, I rather go for public transport which is so convenient in Singapore 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExigeTan 3rd Gear August 5, 2014 Author Share August 5, 2014 yes..definitely provided that most if not all drivers use it too as it is dangerous if some errant non-google car drivers blatantly cut into my car's path Put a camera in front - auto snap photo and send it to TP via a wireless connection when it sees people breaking the law! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holdenutessv Turbocharged August 5, 2014 Share August 5, 2014 Plain and simple answer: No. Not in my lifetime. I like the concept of self-driven cars but I won't want one. Like someone else said, it takes away the joys of driving, which means a lot to me. A quote from James May: Self-driven cars are invented ages ago, they're called Taxis. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waterh2o 4th Gear August 5, 2014 Share August 5, 2014 Look Ma no hands ha ha. In Spore, got driver no driver no difference. Is the COE for goggle car much more cheaper than conventional vehicle? I doubt so. Implement on public transport better fixed route and start stop routine. Private ownership forget it. Would I buy a bicycle that is made by Intel? Either no so answer is no. Or unless I own a place as big as Michael Jackson's neverland maybe can consider. Rich ppl play toy more like it. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ahgong Supercharged August 5, 2014 Share August 5, 2014 actually, it will really be dependant on the size of the damn car rite? if it can only fit 2 of me, then, for the luvogawd... no. free also i bo gian. BUT, if the size is similar to what a normal sedan is, then we can start talking. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryu 5th Gear August 5, 2014 Share August 5, 2014 This is the attitude that I follow as well... Would be really cool to be able to do things instead of staring stupidly at red lights for half the morning. The other question - a self drive car - you could "pre-programme" right? So send it to drop the kids off to school first, before driving itself back to pick you up and take you to work, then drive home again and take your mother shopping before back to the office to pick you up after work. Wouldn't that be cool? I think it should be possible, like setting waypoints on autopilot currently available on planes. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
1fast1 Supersonic August 5, 2014 Share August 5, 2014 Self driving cars are becoming more and more reliable. With the size, stupid traffic levels, and technology levels of Singapore, would you be willing to own a self driving car under the following conditions... 1. On a model for model comparison there would be no price difference between a self driving car and a "normal car" 2. The computer was 100% reliable in terms of navigation and safety 3. You could give it directions on route as and when needed - and changing / updating route would be easy 4. Maintenance and all other costs (including insurance) would be the same as normal Yes. Driving to and from work is a chore, especially given the ridiculous speeding enforcement along my route. I'll just switch on auto-drive and relax my mind and body. If I want to drive for pleasure, I'll take a late night or weekend drive, or go up North. Those are the times my auto-drive will be turned off. BTW, why would insurance be the same? If the safety record was truly better than with a human driver, the insurance premiums should be lower. Of course, the policy might be worded such that there will be a hefty deductible in case the "black box" has recorded that the auto drive was deactivated at the time of the accident. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waterh2o 4th Gear August 5, 2014 Share August 5, 2014 A car is more than just a top notch navigational gadget that I have no doubt that this is where Goggle core competancy is but automobile mfg is a different animal. Not saying cannot be done but takes time for consumers to accept. Selling the technology to a car maker or a JV with them makes more sense Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExigeTan 3rd Gear August 5, 2014 Author Share August 5, 2014 Yes. Driving to and from work is a chore, especially given the ridiculous speeding enforcement along my route. I'll just switch on auto-drive and relax my mind and body. If I want to drive for pleasure, I'll take a late night or weekend drive, or go up North. Those are the times my auto-drive will be turned off. BTW, why would insurance be the same? If the safety record was truly better than with a human driver, the insurance premiums should be lower. Of course, the policy might be worded such that there will be a hefty deductible in case the "black box" has recorded that the auto drive was deactivated at the time of the accident. I don't think the insurance would be the same, like you, I would presume it would be lower as the "self drive" would be safer. But I didn't want to have an argument over whether safer, insurance more or less or whatever, so it is just easier to set it in the hypothetical first. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waterh2o 4th Gear August 5, 2014 Share August 5, 2014 Oh another market for this. The handicapped market. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExigeTan 3rd Gear August 5, 2014 Author Share August 5, 2014 Look Ma no hands ha ha. In Spore, got driver no driver no difference. Is the COE for goggle car much more cheaper than conventional vehicle? I doubt so. Implement on public transport better fixed route and start stop routine. Private ownership forget it. Would I buy a bicycle that is made by Intel? Either no so answer is no. Or unless I own a place as big as Michael Jackson's neverland maybe can consider. Rich ppl play toy more like it. Something like this? ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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