1. U.S. Agency Seeks Answers From Waymo in Self-Driving Vehicle Probe.
- Author
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Shepardson, David
- Subjects
TRAFFIC violations ,SAFETY regulations ,TRAFFIC safety ,TRAFFIC regulations ,TRAFFIC engineering ,MOTOR vehicle driving - Abstract
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is investigating Alphabet's Waymo self-driving vehicles due to concerns about their performance. The investigation was prompted by 22 reports of the company's robotaxis exhibiting driving behavior that potentially violated traffic safety laws, including 17 collisions. The NHTSA is requesting detailed information from Waymo, including comprehensive details of all travel on public roads by their driverless vehicles and any testing or updates to address specific incidents. The agency is concerned that the unexpected driving behaviors exhibited by Waymo's vehicles may increase the risk of crashes, property damage, and injury. This investigation is part of a series of NHTSA investigations into the performance of self-driving vehicles. [Extracted from the article]
- Published
- 2024