[random023987]

Counterpoint, as technical people, we can agree that there is probably a better solution to an impending accident rather than sit still like a deer in the headlights.

In fact, this article could start a discussion on if the risks of active accident avoidance measures (e.g. running a stop light at a clear intersection if you're about to be rear-ended) might cause more problems than they solve.

[saas_co_de]

Obviously there are better solutions but the technology is immature at this point and is being hyped way beyond its capabilities.

The "autonomous" cars that work are basically little trains running on digital tracks with collision avoidance systems. They are no where close to being "intelligent."

[roenxi]

But in practical terms, aren't human drivers basically simulating little trains running on analog tracks with collision avoidance systems?

The obvious solution in this case is to get rid of the human driver of the truck that collided with the autonomous vehicle, because he was demonstrating behavior that wasn't intelligent.

[lsaferite]

Have you seen Logan? I'd say that long and short haul trucking is a career on a fast-track to be replaced at this point.

[SeanDav]

If the technology is immature - it should have a backup driver to take over in an instant. Immature technology has no business running solo.

[cordite]

A human paying attention would honk before trying to move, most of the time, right? But a driverless vehicle may be able to do both at the same time to avoid an accident.