Thursday, November 07, 2013

Pedestrian power

Video of a driverless Nissan Leaf being tested in the UK. The stated aim is to test it on public roads if permission is granted.

Note how the car reacts when a pedestrian walks into the road. Changes the balance of power between motorist and pedestrian doesn't it? Cyclists too presumably.



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3 comments:

  1. Slowly, and smack down the centre line of the carriageway... it's being secretly driven by a very old person, possibly a Floridian retiree.

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  2. Sackers - but you can't see the hat. That's what I usually look for.

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  3. Yes, hats are worn in cars by the (a) old and over-cautious and (b) the young, aggressive and reckless. Should be 3 points on your licence for wearing one.

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