Answers: Driverless cars

' A University of Iowa researcher has suggested Iowa might be a good place to build the country's first roadway certified for driverless cars. Would you drive such a car or ride in one?

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With all the garbage computer software sold over the last four decades, you couldn't pay me enough to share the road or ride in a driverless car with more software. As someone who's Google Earth 'picture” of my home is shown a mile and a half off on where my residence actually is, I anticipate delivery into the Cedar River by auto-car for at least the first five years or so due to navigation issues alone. After all the Google image was taken in 2004.

Yes, automated cars are coming, but as one who enjoys driving, I'm not in throes of rapt anticipation. Guinea pig I'm not.

Michael J.

Cedar Rapids

This sounds like just the sort of thing that would come from a researcher sitting in an ivory tower. We are fast approaching (or have passed) the point where the technology that is possible extends beyond what is desirable. For those who remember, consider the Zager and Evans song 'In the Year 2525”. For those unfamiliar with it, a quick search would be worthwhile.

John R.

Belle Plaine

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' Wayne K.: We already have it. It's called the bus.

' Dave H.: Based on what I see on 380, I would submit that driverless cars are already here.

' Chris V.: Not for the first 20 years. I don't wanna be part of the kinks being worked out.

' Matthew G.: Yes. They have already tested these and they have been accident free. This is the way of the future.

' CJ J.: I was born legally blind I have clear sight from five to seven feet. Past seven feet I can see, just not as clearly. I'd drive one of those driverless cars any day of the week. I'd be able to keep my independence and not depend on others for rides all the time.

' Hannah L.: No thanks, not having control would scare me when somebody cuts me off or when trying to merge onto busy interstates. But my biggest question with 'driverless cars” is who is accountable if something bad happens.

' Bill B.: The real question is who could afford one?

' Kung P.: Only after 10 years of public use would I consider them safe. Even then, it might become a virus war.

' Todd C.: Yes, but is there truly a need for this?

' Chandra J.: I would not. I've seen The Terminator too many times to know what happens when we let machines take over.

' Kim A.: Who wouldn't want to be part of this kind of progress? Sounds like an adventure I'd be willing to take a little risk for.

' Jacob C.: Why take all the joy out of driving?

' Doc H.: It does sounds like a great way to road trip!

' Bev E.: Jetsons coming to visit sooner than you think.

' Matthew M.: Driverless cars mean more productivity and rest. Once the technology is fine tuned, we'll see it everywhere.

' Billie M.: Yes, I would. I think the safety of these vehicles would be better than most of the vehicles with a driver behind the wheel.

' Brian B.: I like driving my own cars thank you. I don't even like anti lock brakes!

' Hobart S.: Sure, why not. I'm lazy.