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Re:Germans beat Tesla to autonomous L3 driving in the Golden... by Justsignedup on Monday June 12, 2023 @01:34PM (#36297548)
You need to use turn signals. Using those the algos know what line crossings to expect. My dad went through this because it forced him to start signalling. This is also probably why I'm seen more and more BMWs use turn signals... maybe it wasn't faulty turn signal wiring after all (/s)
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Re:Germans beat Tesla to autonomous L3 driving in the Golden... by prmoustache on Monday June 12, 2023 @05:35PM (#36301508)
Thanks for that. I definitely use turn signals when changing lane to overtake but indeed I don't necessarily do it when returning to the main lane because it is implicit. I am not supposed to drive on the opposite lane indifinetely once the overtake is complete and I am faster than the other car so no warning is needed.
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Re:Germans beat Tesla to autonomous L3 driving in the Golden... by Justsignedup on Friday June 16, 2023 @05:09PM (#36363915)
Yeah, its a good habit to have anyways that you turn, you signal at least 3 seconds ahead of time, that way drivers around you can react. Predictability is king on the road.
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