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An unusual moment occurred when a police officer in the United States stopped a suspicious car and discovered that it was completely autonomous. The passengers, laughing, explained that no one was behind the wheel
A Waymo self-driving car was involved in an unusual incident in Phoenix, Arizona. During a parade, the vehicle was instructed by a police officer to pull out of the road to make way for another vehicle. Without a driver, the taxi successfully followed orders.
Passenger enjoys the autonomous vehicle situation
Johnny Rommano, who was in the back seat, recorded the scene and posted it on TikTok. In the video, he tries to explain to the police officer that there is no one driving.Sir, we can't move. This car is not moving. We are not driving.“, he says, laughing.
A woman appears in the front seat, also laughing. Both react with surprise and humor to the mismatch between human and machine. The recording went viral, surpassing 14 million views on the platform.
Vehicle acted as programmed
Despite the curious moment, the autonomous vehicle did exactly what it was supposed to. According to Waymo, the Jaguar I-Pace followed protocol. It pulled over to the side of the road and, after 90 seconds, safely maneuvered out of the blocked lane.
A company spokesperson told Business Insider that the vehicle swerved on its own, respecting the interaction with the officer.
Rommano, who was using a robot taxi for the first time, told the website that he was impressed with the car's performance. He praised its autonomous driving and the way the incident was resolved.
The episode drew attention to the progress of autonomous vehicles in real-world situations. Even when faced with an unexpected event, the system responded correctly. The video continues to circulate on social media, showing how humans and machines are still learning to coexist on the streets.
