Introduction
Introduction
Until recently, every motorized vehicle on the roadways required a human operator, the driver, to operate their vehicle. Whether the person was driving a car, truck, farm implement, or motorcycle, all require(d) the brain of a human to manipulate the controls for safe operation at various speeds. In some situations, that is now changing.
Since the late 1990’s, efforts begun by the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) for the creation of safe driverless vehicles, have been moving forward with autonomous vehicles. Also, the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) has developed six (6) measurement criteria to evaluate the level of autonomy within vehicles.
In this volume, the activities performed exclusively by The Driver will be discussed. These include attitude, situations, behaviors, routine control adjustments and strategies for efficient driving on any road.
Until recently, every motorized vehicle on the roadways required a human operator, the driver, to operate their vehicle. Whether the person was driving a car, truck, farm implement, or motorcycle, all require(d) the brain of a human to manipulate the controls for safe operation at various speeds. In some situations, that is now evolving.
Since the late 1990’s, efforts begun by the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) for the creation of safe driverless vehicles, have been moving forward with autonomous vehicles. Also, the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) has developed six (6) measurement criteria to evaluate the level of autonomy within vehicles.
In this volume, the activities performed exclusively by The Vehicles and Roadways will be discussed. These include designs, equipment, technology, performance, strategies for use and ownership. Roadway history, designs and technology will be explained later in this book.
There are three (3) books currently available from Dale McCormack. One is focused on the specific interests of Senior-aged drivers. Smart Driving 4 Active Seniors. Enjoying Mobile Freedom, Wisdom and Skills! 2020 Edition, The two (2) others are described below:
"Smart Passionate Driving 4 Everyone! V.1, The Driver. A PistonHead Driver Educator Reveals Useful Strategies. 2020 Edition
"Smart Passionate Driving 4 Everyone! V.2, The Vehicles and Roadways. A PistonHead Driver Educator Reveals Useful Strategies. 2020 Edition