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		r0fl on Aug 8, 2017 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Cruise is running an autonomous ride hailing servi... Back seat behind the driver is statistically the safest. In case of a collision a driver will instinctively try to save himself and therefore crash with the passenger side. Being behind the driver therefore puts you at less risk

moonka on Aug 8, 2017 [–]

In an autonomous ride would this still hold true?

ugh123 on Aug 8, 2017 | [–]

I can't tell if thats a joke or if you're serious :)

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