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Cyclist Safety Perspective

Hope that autonomous vehicles will make roads safer for cyclists by eliminating distracted driving, removing human error from the equation

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Autonomous vehicles represent a hopeful shift toward safer roads for cyclists by eliminating the life-threatening risks posed by distracted and exhausted human drivers. There is a strong sense of optimism that replacing "soccer parents" scrolling through social media with reliable technology will allow people to bike without the constant fear of being treated like a speed bump. Beyond safety, proponents look forward to reclaiming hours of their lives currently lost to daily commutes and family taxi duties. This vision of the future imagines a world where children are safely ferried to activities by autonomous services, ultimately enhancing both personal safety and quality of life for busy families.

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If self driving cars replace humans, I can safely bike on the road again, not having to worry about some exhausted soccer-parent scrolling tiktok on their phone in their minivan as they use me as a speed bump. Also as a parent/part time family taxi driver, I wouldlove to get back the ~10 hours a week I spend staring at the road. Kids will be driven by waymo to Karate, Soccer, Violin lessons etc. I am ready for this future.