Re:Tesla confirms “Autopilot” crash in Montana
by the_mitsuhiko on Wednesday July 13, 2016 @08:00AM
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Who said anything about a) baby on a front seat (which is not permitted anyways) and b) assisting a baby.
If you have ever driven with a baby or child in a car you will have learned that they can cry or make a tantrum. Assist systems are intended to supplement and assist the driver in situations of increased stress. The idea that one would actively take their hands off the wheel to do something with a child is so preposterous ghat only commenters on HN could seriously suggest that.
Re:Tesla confirms “Autopilot” crash in Montana
by Goronmon on Wednesday July 13, 2016 @08:58AM
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I wouldn't worry about it. Some people just feel a constant need to get up on that high horse whenever possible.
Re:Tesla confirms “Autopilot” crash in Montana
by jakobegger on Wednesday July 13, 2016 @05:56AM
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Pretty much every modern car has a way to deactivate the passenger airbag specifically so you can place a baby seat in the front.
Re:Tesla confirms “Autopilot” crash in Montana
by uptown on Wednesday July 13, 2016 @08:44AM
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At least in the United States, most state laws dictate that babies are to ride in the back seat (if available) in child seats. Some states also dictate when a child can be turned around to face forward. Varies state to state.
Here's a state-by-state break-down:
http://www.ghsa.org/html/stateinfo/laws/childsafety_laws.htm...
I absolutely agree. There is absolutely no excuse for the driver to take their eyes off the road to assist a baby in the car. How would you assist a baby in the back seat while driving with a seat belt on anyway?
As I read about people using these features, I'm convinced they shouldn't exist. Yes, crazies will apply eyeliner while going sixty on a highway but I doubt driver assist is an adequate solution for such stupidity should a driver poke themselves in the eye.