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    BBC Breaking News‏Verified account @BBCBreaking 30 Jul 2014

    Driverless cars will be allowed on public roads in the UK in a series of trials from January next yearhttp://bbc.in/1rOpr7j 

    2:33 AM - 30 Jul 2014
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      2. Nicki Shields‏Verified account @Nickishields 30 Jul 2014
        Replying to @BBCBreaking

        “@BBCBreaking: Driverless cars will be allowed on public roads in the UK in a series of trials from next year" @bobbyllew it's happening!

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      2. Art Patnaude‏ @artpatnaude 30 Jul 2014
        Replying to @BBCBreaking

        Can't foresee any problems here MT @BBCBreaking Trials for driverless cars on public UK roads from January next year http://bbc.in/1rOpr7j 

        2 replies 1 retweet 1 like
      3. bob jenkins‏ @nescafeblend37 30 Jul 2014
        Replying to @artpatnaude

        @artpatnaude @katie_martin_FX @BBCBreaking stand in front of car. once car has halted, proceed to break into car and steal valuables. repeat

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      1. ㉿‏ @assamlimited 30 Jul 2014
        Replying to @BBCBreaking

        “@BBCBreaking: Driverless cars will be allowed on public roads in the UK in series of trials from January http://bbc.in/1rOpr7j ” @cjackie66

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      1. O‏ @WANDAGROUP 30 Jul 2014
        Replying to @BBCBreaking

        @BBCBreaking FUCK THAT

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      2. Karl Moss‏ @k7mossy 30 Jul 2014
        Replying to @BBCBreaking

        I for one think this is sad. Death of driving enjoyment. @BBCBreaking

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      3. Kev‏ @kevcampbell 30 Jul 2014
        Replying to @k7mossy

        @k7mossy and death of many humans too i would think

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      4. Karl Moss‏ @k7mossy 30 Jul 2014
        Replying to @kevcampbell

        ?? You mean there will be less accidents once they sort the driverless thing out? I get that but also less enjoyment too @kevcampbell

        1 reply 0 retweets 0 likes
      5. Kev‏ @kevcampbell 30 Jul 2014
        Replying to @k7mossy

        @k7mossy in my other tweet i meant death of humans from cars without drivers, not sure if i trust the technology enough yet

        1 reply 0 retweets 1 like
      6. Karl Moss‏ @k7mossy 30 Jul 2014
        Replying to @kevcampbell

        They won't be allowed until they are seen as 100% safe. Undoubtedly will reduce fatalities but that will still be unacceptable @kevcampbell

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      7. Kev‏ @kevcampbell 30 Jul 2014
        Replying to @k7mossy

        @k7mossy what about if someone is crossing the traffic light crossing when the lights are still green, like those teenagers glued to phones

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      8. Ben Moore‏ @benjaminlmoore 30 Jul 2014
        Replying to @kevcampbell

        @kevcampbell who'd respond better, a human driver possibly on their phone too or a computer with sensors, instant response, perfect braking…

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      9. Kev‏ @kevcampbell 30 Jul 2014
        Replying to @benjaminlmoore

        @benjaminlmoore the computer maybe but surely there would be times when a human would react better surely? Not sure when or how but surely?

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      1. Jane Wilson‏ @wilson_janey 30 Jul 2014
        Replying to @BBCBreaking

        “@BBCBreaking: Driverless cars to be trialled on UK roads from January http://bbc.in/1rOpr7j ” #itransport @MacKayHannah

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      1. Barrington Aqualung‏ @fuelled_by_pies 30 Jul 2014
        Replying to @BBCBreaking

        . @BBCBreaking Google are giving a free Driverless Car to every one of the seven people who still use Google+

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      1. Arrive Alive‏Verified account @_ArriveAlive 30 Jul 2014
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        “@BBCBreaking: Driverless cars will be allowed on public roads in the UK in a series of trials from January next year http://bbc.in/1rOpr7j 

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      1. Willo‏ @willriley100 30 Jul 2014
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        @BBCBreaking because the govt have got nothing more pressing....

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      2. Dean Ashton‏ @DiamondHeadDean 30 Jul 2014
        Replying to @BBCBreaking

        “@BBCBreaking: Driverless cars will be allowed on public roads in the UK in a series of trials from January next year” LIKE CHRISTINE?!

        1 reply 0 retweets 1 like
      3. Dean Ashton‏ @DiamondHeadDean 30 Jul 2014
        Replying to @DiamondHeadDean

        @BBCBreaking HERBIE?!!

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