In message , hugh
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If we ever have computer driven pods, I suspect a good mix of
sizes would make most sense, along with the ability for them to
connect and permit passengers to walk through from one to the
next, maybe while in motion.

I doubt that they would link physically, although they may well link
electronically, allowing them to travel much closer than if they were
driving individually.

Linking physically has some real upsides, and should be doable safely
on dual carriageways and other wide roads.

Mulling over the driverless car mixed with conventional human
operators, I think there may need to be changes to the current highway
code.

F'rinstance..... minor road crossing a major one. Two vehicles arrive
at the same time, both turning right. Humans will make eye contact and
proceed safely. Obviously, two computer controlled pods could do the
same but how do you cater for one of each? Worse still if a mixed
queue forms.


NT

You could cut across the pod knowing it would give way to you rather
than hit you.

OK for the cognoscenti but what about us geriatrics?

Rush hour driving to Watford recently, I have been reminded of the wide
range of driving skills/foolhardiness displayed across the range of
drivers encountered. A pod could readily slot onto a busy roundabout as
does the youngster in a VW GTi:-)

Apparently, Microsoft are assembling a team to progress something to do
with traffic management in Singapore.

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Tim Lamb