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Driverless People Research Paper

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“One more episode” is what we tell ourselves when we know we cannot stop. We have all stayed up watching one more episode of our favorite show, finding ourselves looking up at the clock to see it is way past our usual bedtime. Each episode ends in a mini-cliffhanger, then each season ends in a bigger one, keeping us watching. From wondering if Ross and Rachel were really on a break in F.R.I.E.N.D.S. to Derek Shepherd’s life hanging in the balance after a car crash in the season finale of Grey’s Anatomy, we are hooked. Have you ever wanted to click the play button for the next episode, but you do not have enough time for it? Do not fret, manufacturers are hoping to satisfy your binge-watching needs by bringing in-car entertainment that uses …show more content…

Rather than relying on public transportation or assistance from others to get around, unable drivers may come and go as they please. While most of the necessary technology is in the later stages of development, those awaiting unaccompanied travel must have patience. According to the article “Driverless Cars Are Coming”, “Google cars aren’t truly driverless; they still alert the driver to take over when pulling in and out of driveways or dealing with complicated traffic issues, such as navigating through roadwork or accidents.” At this point in time, the driver has to be able to operate the car. However, manufacturers plan to have cars that drive themselves and therefore achieve the societal benefit for the disabled by …show more content…

The majority of car crashes are a result of a human error. In comparison to the countless amount of bad behaviors a driver might exhibit behind a wheel such as tiredness and drunkenness, a computer is an ideal motorist due to the impossibility of distractions. Self-driving cars use complicated algorithms to determine the appropriate stopping distance and distance from another vehicle, dramatically decreasing the chance of an accident. The article also states, “Their [Google’s] cars have driven more than half a million miles without a crash.” Autonomous cars inhibit the unlikelihood of distractions and resourceful technology to downturn the regularity of car

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