While General Motors’ autonomous vehicles subsidiary, Cruise, has been expanding to more and more regions, and gaining more legislative freedom, some have raised concerns. In particular, first responders have raised alarm bells after several awkward, disruptive, and dangerous run-ins with driverless cars. Now, Cruise says it has programmed a solution.
“We recognize the unique challenges first responders may face when interacting with an autonomous vehicle that has no driver present,” said Cruise. “We strive to be a good partner, and leverage our technology to help support those who serve the community.”
The company has outlined 11 changes to its vehicles’ programming that will help them, starting with slowing down 70 percent of the posted speed limit when they hear a siren. In addition, the vehicles will start slowing down sooner, to ensure that they don’t get in an emergency vehicle’s way.
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