Google's
gotten a lot of attention for using SELF-DRIVING CARS to take photos
for their mapping. But if anyone was worried about self-driving cars
causing accidents, remember this: Human drivers are probably WORSE. Last
week, Google had an actual HUMAN driving around in one of their mapping
cars, taking photos in Bogor, Indonesia. Big mistake. Apparently the
guy slammed into a minivan, then drove off once he saw there was real
damage. I'm not sure how he thought he could make an inconspicuous
getaway in a car with a giant camera rig on top, but he did. And as he
was fleeing the scene, he slammed into ANOTHER minivan, then bounced off
and slammed into a THIRD car. Finally, at that point, he gave up. He
was arrested and there's been no word from Google. By the way, the cops
say the repairs to the first van he hit would've only cost him 200,000
Indonesia Rupiah, the equivalent of $17.50.
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