Can we test the vehicle in the rain?
The project wants to expand its test drives. Examine the relationship between test results and the conditions of its permit.
ROAT Observatory / Education
Practical cases
Short cases from automated transport. Explore a problem, relevant rules and possible measures. Compare your own conclusion with a commented analysis.
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The vehicle needs to pass an obstacle. What does the human decide?
One case, three ways to divide the driving task. Compare confirming a manoeuvre, assessing a gap in traffic and driving remotely.
The vehicle complied with the speed limit. Is that enough?
The vehicle negotiated a blind bend within the speed limit. Examine whether the test’s pass criterion establishes appropriate speed under the ADS regulation and Slovak traffic rules.
The child is still on the pavement. What should the car do?
Interpret the duty to exercise extra caution towards children and explain what an ADS test should verify.
A robot blocks the pavement. How can we find a solution?
Propose a measure, reveal a new fact and check whom your solution helps. An introductory case on law, technology and the four modalities of regulation.
Who supervises the other nine vehicles?
One person supervises ten vehicles, then starts driving one remotely. Examine the change in role and propose how to hand over oversight of the others.
Why should the minibus slow down near a child?
A child by the road and a wheelchair user. Explore how equal value of human life relates to protective measures tailored to the risk.
No reports. Does that mean safe operation?
A city proposes a bonus for every month without a reported incident. Consider what this rewards and how it relates to the vehicle manufacturer's obligations.
The illustrations were created using ChatGPT (OpenAI), based on the author’s instructions and feedback.