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Originally Posted by ernie
Um. You can't blame the driver for not reacting when he is told explicitly to be aware and ready to intervene at all times (just like normal driving)? When it is 100% the drivers responsibility to be alert and ready to intervene? Please.
If a fully in control human that was aware couldn't stop then the autopilot can't be blamed (any more than a Volvo City Safety system can be blamed for not registering the danger and applying the brakes).
If a fully aware human can indeed stop in time then the only way the autopilot can be blamed is if it overruled the human. WHICH DID NOT HAPPEN.
The autopilot may have made an error in how it read the situation but it is the humans 100% responsibility not the auto pilot to drive safely. Period. There is no argument that can be made that says it's the autopilots fault unless it overruled the human interaction. In addition, the truck is also very much at fault for making a turn across traffic that required people to not just slow down but completely stop.
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I don't disagree from a court of law perspective, you're right. What I'm saying though, is this is a natural consequence of telling someone they have autopilot when is not really fully ready. Yes they need to be ready to take the wheel in an event like this. It's a legal statement to say "keep your hands on the wheel and pay attention just as of you are driving". In reality though, why the hell would anyone bother with autopilot? What's the point then? It's a natural consequence that people will stop paying attention