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Insurance Companies Try Out Auto Black Boxes

Posted by CowboyNeal on from the last-known-recordings dept.

tekiegreg writes "It looks like the first black box test for auto insurance companies is underway. While this may be a privacy issue, it can also make better drivers out of everyone if insurance rates are adjustable based on the way everyone drives. This was covered on Slashdot before however this seems to be one of the first workups, that can even include tests on speed and braking, not just location."

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  1. Terrible by kamapuaa · · Score: -1, Flamebait

    This whole idea is racist. It discriminates against the way Chinese and Koreans drive.

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  2. Re:discounts? by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Flamebait
    charge inordinate amounts of money if you are a bit overweight
    Gee, that couldn't possibly have anything to do with the fact that being 'a bit overweight' makes you a lot more likely to have health problems, does it? Maybe try eating a little less and exercising once or twice a week, lard boy.