Drivers Could Lose Their Jobs in Qatar

timebandit
By timebandit

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-18012812

Nevada has licensed Google to test its prototype driverless car on public roads. Assuming the technology eventually becomes commercially viable, how would a car that drives itself change the way we drive - and what might stay the same?

After tests on the famous Las Vegas Strip, driverless cars will soon be a reality on the roads of Nevada.

The state has approved the US's first self-driven vehicle licence, meaning that a Toyota Prius modified by search firm Google will be the first to hit the highway.

So what would a world of driverless cars look like?
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But can it be programmed to pull up outside malls and block traffic until it's owners decide to appear and embark?

By timebandit• 12 May 2012 17:45
timebandit

Long distance in Qatar?

By angel_prince• 11 May 2012 07:35
angel_prince

that's cool, it would really help a lot to have that in Qatar ... :)..no more driver dozing off while driving long distance

By britexpat• 11 May 2012 07:07
Rating: 4/5
britexpat

Yes! And it will even recognise Rizks weaving along Doha Jadeed on his bicycle ...

By britexpat• 11 May 2012 07:06
britexpat

There are advantages.. Back seat drivers would have no one to direct :0)

By bOnEcRakcer• 11 May 2012 03:18
bOnEcRakcer

will it stop if suddenly someone cross the street? will it stop if there is car accident ahead? will it recognize a blocked road that is under repair/construction? will it stop if someone was hit ahead and the vehicle is approaching on that way? will it stop if is approaching a hole/sink hole:)), a flood or dead end in Grand Canyon? :))

By stealth• 11 May 2012 00:04
stealth

it may lead you to the water. no turning back....

By bilber• 10 May 2012 19:49
bilber

do these driverless taxis turning their meter off also?

By 2020 Olympics• 10 May 2012 18:56
2020 Olympics

I wonder if these driverless taxis will also cheat customers and get lost.

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