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The driverless car has it's faults and is not the safest either. There is sensor fusion built into the car, but how do you know which one to refer too when they are all going off? When there is road work, the car will not always know what to do, there is certain speed limits, things that are in the way of the road that the car will not always pick up and miss. That is a huge problem, especially during the summer, that is when road work is usually in action. The car also has problems with weather and hacking. With waether, it can get bad fast, especillay visibility issues. Rain can reduce the visibilty for the lasors to detect your surroundings. The more hi-tech the more reliable you are to get hacked. In today's world, things can be really safe and super dangerous. When it comes to technology, its questionable. With a vehicle, all the hi-tech technology is easy to hack and can cause serious harm to people in teh

As technology in automobiles continues to improve, the debate over driverless cars has become more frequent. A self-driving car is able to move and navigate on its own using sensors and programming technology without human control. Many people believe the development of driverless cars would be beneficial because they could reduce the risk of hitting another car. The sensors and navigation would be able to avoid accidents, while drivers usually get distracted and would be able to use their time leisurely in the car. A self-driving car may allow people to drive when unable to in the past, such as children and disabled persons, and can be more cost-effective due to cheaper insurance. However, self-driving cars could be extremely expensive and can easily malfunction and therefore not always reliable, while also decreasing the safety of pedestrians and children who may attempt to use the car without permission. With new technology and distractions, driver’s minds can easily wander and become preoccupied. Technology can easily malfunction, and something as small as my phone or a light bulb will glitch frequently. I often see cars stranded on the side of the road because the engine went out or broke down; imagine how catastrophic an accident could be if a sensor in the car went out. Driverless cars are not beneficial to society because while there are favorable aspects of a self-driving car, one can malfunction and add new risks to the road, as well as potentially hurting the

I gripped the wheel and made a sharp left and went up the curb into the heavily landscaped median. My shiney black Charger went airborne, grazed a tree and landed on top of some shrubbery. A disaster had been averted, I was humiliated and ashamed at my negligence, but we were all alive. The people in the car ahead of me with the terrified eyes never even pulled over, they just kept on going. I sat there atop the shrubbery in my sleek black Charger, first laughing and then weeping. I never played the radio that loudly again, and that was the last time I cruised Gratiot Avenue. It was a lesson that was not lost on me. I still love cars but that moment was a slingshot into adulthood, where my carerfree reckless world gave way to booster seats, and insurance rates. Don't get me wrong, I still get goosebumps when I hear the sound of a six cylinder hemi, but from that night on I learned to understand and respect the responsibility that comes with that kind of

In this article, Peters and Peters discuses about the risk of multitasking while driving. Not only they propose a problem, but also tries to give the reader an alternative ways of preventing the cause of an accident. He gives us three-risk factors that can reduce the chances of getting into an accident. They suggest having a printed and audible warning to warn the drivers not to use the device unless the vehicle is not moving, an integrated system “which all device are either shut off or out of driver’s sight when the vehicle is in motion” and finally, “ marketing and dealer restraint”. If these warnings are available in the vehicle, there should be a less chance to be distracted and cause an accident and also, this can be useful thing to create in the vehicle to remind the driver not to multitask while

However, this is not the only reason drivers are distracted. A few examples of distraction could be anything from changing the song on the stereo, setting up the GPS, or setting up the Bluetooth headset to answer calls. The Majority of Car manufactures are putting high resolution big screens with the ability to navigate the web, and an increasing amount of features. The demand for greater technology can increase the risks of driving since they will be using the touch-screens to navigate through the system (Vance). Although most companies pride themselves with safety they ignore the hazards of increasing technology

All electronics malfunction, it there were to be any kind of malfunction, the car could crash and cause very serious injury. Millions of people die in car accidents everyday. This could be another way a life could be taken away. There is an easy way to prevent the car from malfunctioning. All you have to do is buy a car that lets you in full control of the car. That way, you don’t have to worry about any kind of malfunction.

Another reason is hackers can actually hack into the cars system and cause more accidents. I read that the trackers on the cars cost 10,000 dollars each but it took someone only 43 dollars to confuse the car.

In doing so, transportation safety will increase. Current cars are already semi-automated with various technologies. The editor’s claim that in coming years the current limited technologies will be just the tip of the iceberg, since radar and laser sensors, and car-to-car computer communications will be available.

To begin, our cars are now so computerized they are voice activated or have an electric start. We can almost use them without lifting a finger. John said, “most cars today are loaded with computers…” (Fortschen 35). All of the newer vehicles in the story would not run do to all electronics being powered down. Which in turn shut down the cars with computerized devices in them.

In the contemporary world people are constantly moving, thinking, and exploring. Technology has not only supplied us with ways of getting information in a timely manor, but created the burden of constant distraction to all who use its benefits. In some states it is illegal to drive while using a hand held cell phone; not only do I agree with this law but I think it is of the up most importance. Driving with a cell phone causes hazards such as: accidents involving the driver and others, continuing a constant state distraction, and even ruining ones life. When one drives with a mobile device it immediately puts not only them, but all those around them at risk. It impairs your judgment and decision making skills which makes driving

Cars need to be central in our lives, because without them we couldn’t do much. Without a car you would have to live in walking distance from your job. Also you have to live in walking distance of a grocery store or you can’t have food or snacks in your home. You are also stuck inside the city you live and if you don’t have a car it’s hard to go different places.

Many car owners will never have this conundrum. Regrettably, if your car is on a recall list, here are some car misconceptions to look over before jumping to the wrong conclusion.

"I am such an idiot! It must be one of those self-driven cars! But where could I possibly be going?" I want to just get out of this car, but I haven't the faintest idea of how to stop it, mostly I've never been in a self-driving car before. I decide to climb into the passenger seat so that I can look at the controls. I see a button and I have to wonder if it's the button I press to make it stop, so I press it. Fortunately, the car stops, I unlock the car doors, and I get out. I look around to see where I might be, and in all honesty, I have no clue where I am, so I check to see if I have my phone, and thankfully, I do. I try to call Mark, but he fails to answer, so I try calling

I. Introduction - When purchasing a vehicle it was important to me that I explore other vehicle options. This means being able to follow up with researching a vehicle information such as year, make and model of vehicle. More importantly, if it was suitable economically and financially affordable.

The purpose of this policy is to ensure the safety of those individuals who drive company vehicles and to provide guidance on the proper use of company vehicles. Vehicle accidents are costly to our company, but more importantly, they may result in injury to you or others. It is the driver’s responsibility to operate the vehicle in a safe manner and to drive defensively to prevent injuries and property damage. As such, employers endorse all applicable state motor vehicle regulations relating to driver responsibility. Air Conditioning Solutions expects each driver to drive in a safe and courteous manner pursuant to the following safety rules. The attitude you take when behind the wheel is the single most important factor in driving safely.