Tesla footage of braking before crash ahead [video]

Post by forgetsusername » Wed, Dec 28, 2016, 6:40 PM UTC

jasonpeacock wrote: post #246

7a1c9427 wrote: post #235

I'm sorry but is everyone here sucked into the "reality-distortion field" that Tesla Auto Pilot seems to be generating? Nothing happens in this video that a competent driver wouldn't have done. Detailed Explanation: In the UK part of the driving theory test is a "Hazard Perception"[1] exercise that test candidates awareness of hazards around them by playing short video clips and getting the candidates to click when t…

You comment describes exactly why this is so amazing - the autopilot executes the same as a competent driver! It's magic because it's the first time in human history that we've had such skills available in a car autopilot. It's like saying cruise-control is worthless because any competent driver can maintain their speed - you're missing the point. We're achieving parity between autopilots and human drivers, except th…

Post by sbov » Wed, Dec 28, 2016, 6:42 PM UTC

Zikes wrote: post #198

merraksh wrote: post #64

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The car responding faster allows for a less steep braking, which makes a rear-end less likely as the car behind you has more time to react (even assuming it doesn't have auto-pilot).

This is why I always try to brake early and long. Nothing annoys me more than drivers leaving it to the very last second, giving the person behind them as little time to react as possible.

Post by kevin42 » Wed, Dec 28, 2016, 6:44 PM UTC

elif wrote: post #234

goshx wrote: post #221

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My car, with myself and a friend inside, almost got ran over by a truck when the driver didn't even bother to slow down for the yellow light and crossed at high speed the red light. Luckily he didn't hit anyone. I totally agree with you.

I don't know your situation, but my experience driving big heavy stuff is that sometimes a yellow light does not provide enough warning to stop 55mph * crazy weight, and you sometimes find yourself with a dilemma of entering an intersection just after a light has changed, or a few seconds after the light has changed.

Post by geocar » Wed, Dec 28, 2016, 6:46 PM UTC

pkulak wrote: post #254

7a1c9427 wrote: post #235

I'm sorry but is everyone here sucked into the "reality-distortion field" that Tesla Auto Pilot seems to be generating? Nothing happens in this video that a competent driver wouldn't have done. Detailed Explanation: In the UK part of the driving theory test is a "Hazard Perception"[1] exercise that test candidates awareness of hazards around them by playing short video clips and getting the candidates to click when t…

Working as well as a "competent" driver (which, as we all know, is already a high bar) is a fantastic first step.

Post by geocar » Wed, Dec 28, 2016, 6:49 PM UTC

pilom wrote: post #249

thesimpsons1022 wrote: post #240

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yeah i try to do that but then other cars just merge in between the space i leave in front of me and force me to be on their tail. meanwhile the guy behind me never leaves enough distance either. safe driving doesn't mean anything when others drive recklessly

Other peoples poor driving shouldn't make you drive worse. In the Drivers Ed classes I've taken, the recommended advice is that if someone is tailgating behind you, you should leave EVEN MORE space in front of you so that if you need to hit the brakes, you won't have to hit them as hard and thus won't be as likely to be rear ended.