Google driverless car touched the bus in California

In Silicon Valley, there was one of those rare accidents involving unmanned vehicles Google, reports Associated Press. Information about the incident was published on the website of California Department of Motor Transport.

The report stated that Lexus AV drone rode the sandbags behind the curb at an intersection. At this point on the adjacent band moving city bus, which touched the Google machine starboard. Bus moved at a speed of 24 km / h, and the robot - at a speed of 3 km / h.

It is noted that the incident was a classic example of a situation in which not understand each other traffic participants. Sitting in the car test pilot Google was sure to miss the bus car, so did not take control. No one was injured in the accident, the bus suffered minor injuries.

Google has taken some responsibility. It noted that the accident might not have happened if the car was in place.

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