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cuznjohn
12-06-2014, 11:48 AM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RIe9gSRBQTk

SPECTACUALR SPIDERMAN
12-06-2014, 01:27 PM
how many spyders can we fit in there?

Bob Denman
12-06-2014, 03:47 PM
:thumbup: But that thing will require a massive upgrade to infrastructure; in order for it to work as planned... :shocked:

ARtraveler
12-06-2014, 04:45 PM
Very nice John! I love the looks and the technology.

Still wondering about all this auto pilot stuff and how that is going to work in the future.

Yesterday we encountered a pickup truck trying to gain speed to enter the Glenn Highway from a black ice, covered ramp. He lost control halfway through the ramp, did a 180, recovered, hit the highway and did another 180 skidding sideways across both lanes of traffic and ending up pointed the wrong way in the median which was snow covered. Fortunately, he did not flip the truck over--which usually happens.

The incident took less than 10 seconds. The highway was not packed. We were going about 55 and he went across our front about a half block away when he entered the highway.

What would the truck technology do in this situation?

cuznjohn
12-06-2014, 05:01 PM
i would think a sign on the dash would say PRAY and kiss your butt goodby

SDM
12-06-2014, 05:24 PM
Snazzy! However... "Massive upgrade to infrastructure" is the least of the potential problems and havoc this could ultimately bring!!:yikes: Bad wiring - computer glitches - idiot other drivers not using this system - sabotage. Dig up a story called The Roads Must Roll by Robert A. Heinlein. To quote Chief Engineer Montgomery Scott: The more they overthink the plumbing, the easier it is to stop up the drain!:roflblack:

Bob Denman
12-06-2014, 05:48 PM
99693:clap: A VERY nice Star Trek reference... :2thumbs:

Bob Denman
12-06-2014, 06:10 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=rDJ2rmFsEmY