Doesn't matter if things are visually terrible. A smart and alert human being would slow down and be cautious in darken areas.
That's a rather interesting statement. More holes than a cheese grater, but interesting (or should I say naive?).
If you need guidance on self driving cars then look no further than what is required of commercial airlines.
Really? TCAS would go apeshit!!
Please do point out the cheese holes.
TCAS is to avoid plane collisions. Not detect other objects in the way (ie. birds, people, truck, cars, etc.). Its not even turned on yet while taxiing from the gate to the runaway.
Overall you misunderstood my post. I'm not for shutting down the tech. I laugh at anyone thinking this is the end of automated driving. However, I'm against shutting down the extra layer of protection called human action. A quick search on piloting will turn up
pilots work in tandem with the autopilot. Tech is not there to make people lazy. As I said, only there to make things easier. There is a difference between those things. Also if you notice, planes try to have 2 or more things for a reason (ie. two engines, two pilots along with the autopilot, two sets of gauges, 2 radio sets, 2-3 hydraulic systems, 2-3 fuel lines with crossfeed valves, etc.). Its called being redundant. It works.
I have no proof in saying this exact part here but there is no doubt in my mind yet uber reps told the driver everything is fine. This car drives itself. Causes her to lower her guard. Pays attention to the phone. We all know the rest.
If you're by yourself and need to sleep, drunk, or pay more attention to your phone, take a real taxi or bus please. Basically saying err on the side of caution. This is yet another case to build on this wise saying. Certainly won't be the last.