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Re:Nevada passes law authorizing driverless cars by sbierwagen on Thursday June 23, 2011 @07:45PM (#2690395)
And if you cruise to a stop in the middle of a train crossing?

Or if the steering shuts down while on a long curve next to a cliff?

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Re:Nevada passes law authorizing driverless cars by yardie on Friday June 24, 2011 @06:10AM (#2691655)
Trains travel slower through populated areas. If you're stuck on a crossing jump out. Chances are the train will stop if the driver sees you in time and has the distance to stop (about 1mi/1.6km).

Steering doesn't shut down, it just goes from easy to hard. If the car is in motion it requires very little energy to turn.

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