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Google to roll out new self-driving cars in MV
Original post made on May 23, 2015
Read the full story here Web Link posted Friday, May 22, 2015, 12:00 AM
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a resident of Cuesta Park
on May 23, 2015 at 12:36 pm
So these cars will be going a maximum of 25mph on El Camino or Shoreline and slow down all the other traffic??
a resident of Old Mountain View
on May 23, 2015 at 4:15 pm
If everybody went the speed limit, not only would a tremendous amount of fuel be saved, the roads would be less congested and generally everybody would get to their destination sooner.
I don't have time to give a full explanation, but driving fast prevents us from driving smoothly. Driving smoothly helps prevent the creation of "standing waves" and other phenomena in traffic flows. Fewer accidents, less critical accidents, ability to time lights with predictable traffic...the list goes on and on.
So, next time you are tailgating someone obeying the law, try to remember this, slow down and enjoy a relaxing drive.
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