{"id":7797,"date":"2020-01-13T08:08:46","date_gmt":"2020-01-13T13:08:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.drivercheck.net\/wp\/?p=7797"},"modified":"2021-11-09T12:36:09","modified_gmt":"2021-11-09T17:36:09","slug":"why-winter-weather-is-causing-headaches-for-autonomous-vehicles","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/10.10.0.150\/why-winter-weather-is-causing-headaches-for-autonomous-vehicles","title":{"rendered":"Why Winter Weather is Causing Headaches for Autonomous Vehicles"},"content":{"rendered":"
Change is inevitable in any industry. With improved technology rolling out on expedited timelines, companies have been able to innovate how they conduct business. For the trucking industry, autonomous vehicles loomed on the horizon as the next big thing to disrupt business as usual. However, the road to autonomous fleets is a long one and several hurdles line its path. One of the biggest is dealing with wintry weather.<\/p>\n
While autonomous trucks represent progress and hold many promising possibilities for fleets, it can\u2019t come at the cost of reduced safety. After all, one of the leading features of 100% autonomous vehicles is there improved safety over their semi-autonomous or driver-assisted counterparts. Unfortunately, no matter how much more processing power autonomous vehicles possess, there is still too much unpredictability when it comes to winter weather to make them a viable option just yet.<\/p>\n
Out of the 5,891,000 auto accidents that occur on average each year, 1,235,000 relate to poor weather conditions such as snow, rain, sleet, and high-velocity winds. The cost of those accidents adds up to a hefty sum as well. Even when commercial drivers take precautions, severe weather is not something they can control. The problem persists for autonomous trucks as well.<\/p>\n
When roads are wet with rain, slush, or a wintry mix, they become difficult to navigate for all vehicles. The following are the most concerning challenges autonomous vehicles face in poor weather conditions:<\/p>\n