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Honda Makes Motorcycle Talk To Oncoming Cars

Posted by timothy on from the ground-traffic-control dept.

An anonymous reader writes "The system generates warnings to riders and drivers of other vehicles by continuous exchange of positioning data from satellite GPS sources. This is particularly relevant as road users approach intersections, alerting them to other vehicles that are potentially on a collision course, allowing avoidance manoeuvres."

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  1. Attention: Motorcycle Rider by vjmurphy · · Score: 3, Funny

    It should warn when the motorcyclist is doing something asinine, which many in my state seem to do.

    <kitt-voice>
    Michael, you are not wearing a helmet.
    Michael, perhaps driving between rows of cars is not the best method of saving time?
    Michael, do you know what "yield" means?
    Michael, zooming down the highway at 80mph isn't very safe.
    Michael, watch out for that dangerous inters - *Connection severed*
    </kitt-voice>

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    Vincent J. Murphy
    Spandex Justice
  2. Re:Not a Luddite, but not a believer either by morgan_greywolf · · Score: 5, Funny

    The only way I have been able to preserve my life and retain all my original body parts is by assuming they're all actively trying to kill me, and protect myself accordingly.

    Hence, the AK-47, body armor, and the grenade launcher mounted to the bike.

    --
    My blog
  3. Hmmm by speedingant · · Score: 4, Funny

    Motorcycle: Hey you! Car! Look out for me, I'm right over here!!
    Car: Wha..? I can't see you. Who the hell is this?
    Motorcycle: I'm right here! Can't you see me?!
    Car: I think I can.... oh I can s... *BLAM*