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What was the speed of the self-driving car when it was pulled over by the police officer?
What was the speed of the self-driving car when it was pulled over by the police officer?
What is the primary reason why the police officer stopped the self-driving car?
What is the primary reason why the police officer stopped the self-driving car?
What is unique about the self-driving car built by Google?
What is unique about the self-driving car built by Google?
Why did the police officer not issue a ticket to the self-driving car?
Why did the police officer not issue a ticket to the self-driving car?
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What is the purpose of the high-tech sensors and computers in the self-driving car?
What is the purpose of the high-tech sensors and computers in the self-driving car?
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What is the target year for Nissan to have a version of the driverless car ready for public sale?
What is the target year for Nissan to have a version of the driverless car ready for public sale?
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What percentage of accidents in the United States are caused by human error, according to Google?
What percentage of accidents in the United States are caused by human error, according to Google?
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What is the name of the company that is working on driverless vehicles in Tokyo, Japan?
What is the name of the company that is working on driverless vehicles in Tokyo, Japan?
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How many miles of testing have Google's self-driving cars undergone, according to the company?
How many miles of testing have Google's self-driving cars undergone, according to the company?
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What was the outcome of the police officer's interaction with the self-driving car?
What was the outcome of the police officer's interaction with the self-driving car?
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What is the design of the interior of the self-driving car?
What is the design of the interior of the self-driving car?
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What is the goal of Google's self-driving car project in terms of reducing accidents?
What is the goal of Google's self-driving car project in terms of reducing accidents?
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What is the primary reason why Google is trying to program its self-driving cars to drive less like robots?
What is the primary reason why Google is trying to program its self-driving cars to drive less like robots?
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How many minor accidents have Google's self-driving cars been involved in since May 2010?
How many minor accidents have Google's self-driving cars been involved in since May 2010?
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What is the primary concern for cities around the world in terms of the increasing number of driverless cars?
What is the primary concern for cities around the world in terms of the increasing number of driverless cars?
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Which city's police officials regularly meet with Google representatives to ensure the safe operation of driverless test vehicles?
Which city's police officials regularly meet with Google representatives to ensure the safe operation of driverless test vehicles?
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Study Notes
Self-Driving Cars and the Law
- A self-driving car built by Google was stopped by a police officer in Mountain View, California, for driving too slowly.
- The car was traveling at 24 miles per hour in a 35-mile-per-hour zone, causing traffic to back up.
The Incident
- The officer did not issue a ticket but instead wanted to educate the operators about blocking traffic and learn more about how the car chooses speeds.
- The incident highlights the need for clarification on how to regulate self-driving cars.
Google's Self-Driving Car
- Google's self-driving car has high-tech sensors and computers, and has never received a ticket.
- The car has a top speed of 25 miles per hour and is powered by electric batteries.
- The interior is designed for comfortable riding, with two seats.
Other Companies Working on Driverless Vehicles
- Nissan is testing a driverless car in Tokyo, Japan, and plans to have a version ready for public sale by 2020.
- Toyota Motor Corporation, Tesla Motors, Mercedes Benz, and others are also working on driverless technology.
Safety and Implications
- Google claims that 94% of accidents in the United States are caused by human error, and that self-driving vehicles could reduce the number of accidents.
- Eventually, self-driving vehicles could mean that nobody would need a driver's license.
- Google's self-driving cars have been involved in 17 minor accidents since 2010, but the company claims that these were not caused by its cars.
- Representatives of Google's self-driving car project are trying to program the vehicles to drive less like robots and more like people.
Future of Driverless Cars
- Police officials in Mountain View, California, regularly meet with Google representatives to ensure the driverless test vehicles are operating safely.
- Cities around the world may need to revise some of the rules of the road for a future that includes more driverless cars.
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What happens when a self-driving car breaks a traffic law? Learn about the implications of autonomous vehicles and traffic regulations in California.
