I thought I'd take this article as a starting point of discussion: https://blogs.worldbank.org/en/transport/intelligent-speed-assistance0 The world of driving is undergoing as dramatic a change as the world of automobiles. Tesla spearheaded Full Self Driving (FSD) as the future today. In reality, it's still the future and today the competition has become wide open on who will be first to sell true level 5 FSD. The irony is that the proposition of a self driving car has never been formulated by car owners, except perhaps from those who have lost loved ones, which is a staggering nearly 6 million accidents in the US alone. While FSD has been set as the pinacle of the future of transportation, governments around the world have quickly realized the implications of this evolution and are implementing rules meant to take advantage of this regardless of the pinacle. For example, it is not inconceivable that in the near future, car systems will not only warn drivers when they are speeding as they do today, but they will automatically reduce the car's speed accordingly. Speeding is a leading cause of accidents and a costly burden on everyone, especially in nations where healthcare is "free". Automatic controls on speed will nearly eliminate 30% of accidents and fatalities. The US being what it is, the pushback against government intrusion into people's lives will dominate the debate and will likely keep such systems away. In Europe, it's a given that it will be implemented as soon as possible. I've always been a driver, giving up my stick shift only when I had no other choice. Recently though I traded my Honda CB400F motorcycle (a popular model in Singapore) for a Honda 350 Forza scooter and I will never go back. At nearly 62, I've slowed down a bit, even if I still drive too fast. For those familiar with driving in Europe, there are now so many rules, speeding cameras, speed changes on freeways and expensive tickets that I've lost the desire to drive there. If I could get in a car, set my destination and let it do its thing, I'd embrace the change, giving up control and risk at the same time. Thoughts?
No, self driving motorcycles while sitting backwards on the seat, drinking coffee with girlfriend who's doing her lippy in a mirror.