Thanks. My lane-change-failures have occurred anywhere, I haven't managed to attach any significance to any of them. Typically no cars around - I'm about to overtake a car that is ahead, or want to pull back in after overtaking, and no other traffic close by. Usually these are on straight (or "very nearly straight") sections. I've had this identically in both my car and a (slightly different model) AP1 loaner, might be something related to UK roads of course - e.g. narrower lanes. Could be that yesterday's success was a better recognition at nighttime (that's my WAG!) I'll certainly keep an eye on whether that makes a difference in future, to date it has seemed to be to be completely random.
I couldn't see out of the reversing camera yesterday, so maybe filthy sensors also helps? I'll get my coat ...
Interesting observation. I suspect that would be the case given my observations of the way Autosteer attempts to reposition itself towards the right as it believes the road is widening (before self-correction to the left when the right lines come back.) FWIW, none of the lane change failures I described upthread from earlier this week were similar to your scenarios. All of mine were in clearly marked lanes on both sides during daylight, with long distances of lane markings before and during triggering the lane change operation; some involving semis, others passenger vehicles and smaller trucks.
Very much agree with this observation, as lighting conditions can make it hard for even me to see the (need to be re-painted) lines at times. The problem can be exacerbated during torrential rain, even with newer painted lines, to the point I proactively take my MS off Autosteer when I need to slow down and use some hopefully intuitive logic as to where my lane really is.
I don't expect my single-camera HW1 AP1 to be able to deal with such exceptional conditions -- BUT, it's these sort of situations that will make getting to full production (not beta) autonomous driving a challenge, and why I'll be hesitant for a very long time to trust what the automation will and won't do on this long journey we're a part of.
... although I'd like it Right Now Please for my elderly relatives.
I would say your conclusion is correct. I drive from Charlotte, NC area to Charleston, SC area six to eight times each year. Since late 2015, I've used AP1 heavily on these trips (260 miles each way - about 90% on AP1). There is no comparison with respect to driver fatigue - much less since I started using AP1.
For me that's overwhelmingly the number one benefit of AP1. I am far less tired and much more awake and alert during road trips with AP1. This is based on less than a full day trips like 200 miles and multi-day cross country trips like 1800 miles.
I just started noticing (finally listened lol) and it's consistent while transitioning from the 10 and the 90 onramps. I've reverted to muting again and now oblivious once more. Although I do miss the funky way she says Los Angeles.....sort of.
Anyone noticing NAV confusing north and south? For fellow Angelenos, I noticed her speaking 405 north when the display is sending me 405 south and vice versa.
