Waymo Self-Driving Vehicles Safety Concerns

SOURCE www.breitbart.com
Waymo self-driving vehicles, a Google company, are facing scrutiny from the NHTSA due to potential safety risks, including collisions with stationary objects and ignoring traffic signals. The NHTSA is investigating 22 incident reports involving Waymo's fifth-generation automated driving system to identify safety risks and potential updates to prevent malfunctions.

Key Points

  • NHTSA investigating 22 incident reports involving Waymo's fifth-generation automated driving system
  • Preliminary evidence suggests Waymo's automated driving systems may be engaged or disengaged during accidents
  • Waymo admitted to a software defect causing collisions, released update to fix the issue
  • NHTSA probe could lead to safety updates specifically for construction zones

Cons

  • Facing scrutiny from NHTSA over potential safety risks
  • Collisions with stationary objects reported
  • Incidents of ignoring traffic safety control devices documented