[dcow]

We’re also only talking about “good weather” regions. There’s no way an autonomous vehicle is capable of handling diverse weather, gravel roads, especially snow and ice, at the moment (my Tesla does not). The conversation is very myopically optimistic at the moment (which is fine, it should be, just pointing it out).

[lamontcg]

Bet you we could make an autonomous vehicle that handles snow and ice conditions better than the average Seattle driver. Most people aren't any good at driving under those conditions. And half of Seattle forgets how to drive in wet conditions after the summer is over.

[sib]

My favorite thing about Seattle drivers & traffic (lived there for 15 years).

[rains] Radio traffic announcer: "It's slow out there because it's raining."

[cloudy] Radio traffic announcer: "It's slow out there because of low visibility."

[sunny] Radio traffic announcer: "It's slow out there because it's sunny."