@dmitri_dolgov: A 60mph+ reckless wrong-way driver on a 40mph road can easily lead to severe collisions. Two different Waymos (and an a…
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A Waymo autonomous vehicle avoided a severe collision with a reckless wrong-way driver in Phoenix by taking evasive action, highlighting the safety capabilities of self-driving technology.
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A 60mph+ reckless wrong-way driver on a 40mph road can easily lead to severe collisions. Two different Waymos (and an attentive human ahead!) avoided tragedy in Phoenix the other week by taking evasive action. https://t.co/dc8JtOkXoo
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