Re:Volkswagen exec admits full self-driving cars 'may never ...
by iso947 on Sunday January 19, 2020 @06:08AM
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So how do drivers stop with long stopping distance?
They have signals to tell them “stop”, they have speed limits posted, they have route knowledge. All detectable by computers, even without changes. Fast trains have in cab signalling in any case.
They have no decision about where to go (signal box sets the points/switch track), they have no decision on when to go (signal goes green)
The only bit which may need human input is the “ok to depart” notification when all the doors are clear at a station.
They have signals to tell them “stop”, they have speed limits posted, they have route knowledge. All detectable by computers, even without changes. Fast trains have in cab signalling in any case.
They have no decision about where to go (signal box sets the points/switch track), they have no decision on when to go (signal goes green)
The only bit which may need human input is the “ok to depart” notification when all the doors are clear at a station.