When Google's self-driven car met with an accident

Self-driving in California, a Google Lexus AV made contact with the bus at less than 3kph, with the bus travelling at 24kph, according to Google’s driver report.

Autocar Professional BureauBy Autocar Professional Bureau calendar 19 Mar 2016 Views icon4111 Views Share - Share to Facebook Share to Twitter Share to LinkedIn Share to Whatsapp
When Google's self-driven car met with an accident

Self-driving in California, a Google Lexus AV avoided some sandbags in the road at a red light. When the light turned green and the Google car attempted to get back into the flow of traffic, it was aware of the bus approaching in the left side mirror, but believed it would give way. It then made contact with the bus at less than 3kph, with the bus travelling at 24kph, according to Google’s driver report.

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