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Originally Posted by GGG
It doesn’t need to be perfect. Just better than the relatively terrible human drivers. Though reaction when computer plies through a group of kids will be even more anger than if a drunk plowed through kids even though it will happen far less frequently.
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Indeed, automated driving systems are generally already safer then human drivers. but for the public a 50% reduction in accidents/fatalities isn't going to convince them to let the car drive because their under the false belief they're better and don't want to give up control.
Computer driven cars probably need to be 99% safer before the general public falls in line. And I have no idea how you prove that. But i personally can't wait for my car to chauffeur me around while i surf CP or take a nap.
If we look at the Q2 data,
Tesla with Autopilot engaged - 1 accident per 4.53 million miles
Tesla without autopilot but safety features on - 1 accident per 2.27 million miles
Tesla driven by human - 1 accident per 1.56 million miles
General accident rate - 1 accident per 479,000 miles