Re:Waymo granted permit to begin testing in New York City
by kenhwang on Friday August 22, 2025 @04:02PM
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People in LA wait to jaywalk on the street or even in the suicide lane all the time. The Waymos handle it fine; generally by asserting it has right of way unless collision is obviously imminent. They'll even happily swerve around you if you're too far out.
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Re:Waymo granted permit to begin testing in New York City
by pavel_lishin on Friday August 22, 2025 @04:25PM
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What is a "suicide lane"?
Re:Waymo granted permit to begin testing in New York City
by kenhwang on Friday August 22, 2025 @05:00PM
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A single middle lane shared by both directions for left turns. Also unofficially used as parking for food/package delivery drivers in LA.
Re:Waymo granted permit to begin testing in New York City
by TulliusCicero on Friday August 22, 2025 @06:55PM
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Shared turning lane.
Re:Waymo granted permit to begin testing in New York City
by wan23 on Friday August 22, 2025 @06:08PM
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Pedestrians always have the right of way on city streets. Jaywalking is just walking.