Dave Rahardja on Nostr: Unpopular hot take: Self-driving #cars obeying local traffic norms is better than ...
Unpopular hot take: Self-driving #cars obeying local traffic norms is better than strict adherence to the law.
IMO it’s safer to meet the expectation of local drivers, because vehicles that behave as expected cause fewer incidents. If everyone speeds on the highway (true everywhere in the #sfba) it’s better to speed along with everyone than adhere to the speed limit and act as a roadblock.
The fact that some local traffic laws aren’t obeyed is a different matter that should be addressed separately. But from a *safety* standpoint, it’s better to be predictable than legal.
IMO it’s safer to meet the expectation of local drivers, because vehicles that behave as expected cause fewer incidents. If everyone speeds on the highway (true everywhere in the #sfba) it’s better to speed along with everyone than adhere to the speed limit and act as a roadblock.
The fact that some local traffic laws aren’t obeyed is a different matter that should be addressed separately. But from a *safety* standpoint, it’s better to be predictable than legal.