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Robotaxi Emergency Scenes Still Challenge Driverless Cars
Robotaxi emergency scenes challenge driverless cars as NHTSA warns they may misread smoke, cones, flashing lights, and first responders. These issues reveal problems hidden in ordinary city driving, where driverless vehicles handle predictable elements but struggle with emergency scenarios.
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