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DX-MAN
Chris, the tech to avoid cyclists is already in place -- Volvo advertises it, and similar systems are under the Nissan/Infiniti umbrella. Sync'ing with traffic signals is irrelevant as it applies to 'road obstacles'.
The advantages: ROAD RAGE NO MORE.
TRAFFIC LAWS FOLLOWED.
TEXTING WHILE DRIVING NO LONGER AN ISSUE.
CAR-POOLING EASIER TO FACILITATE.
The disadvantages: VULNERABILITY TO HACKING.
KNOWN ERRATIC NATURE OF ELECTRONICS.
FURTHER DE-PERSONALIZATION OF SOCIETY.
"CONTROL FREAKS" ACTUALLY *FREAK*!
Blake, the day bikes become automated is the day I quit riding. I'll learn rollerblading first!
The technology can be overridden by a motorist ignoring the commands. I heard of cyclist that was killed just the other day by a driver that was passing too close. They won't have technology in cars' to be aware on any side of the vehicle. Also, The technology will certainly not be put in big rigs n' dump trucks. Technology is moot.