DarkMeasures
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Well, since a Monorail pilot once told me that the TD monorails are Mark 6s, I would not trust them but a computer controlled system could be very good and effecient.
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Computers to replace Monorail drivers?
- Thread starter Kwit35
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Well, I for one can debunk the "interaction with human" excuse for not going to computer. My wife, daughter, and I caught the front area from EPCOT to TTC and that driver must have been one of the most boring, milk toast, unexitable, no conversation making, all around blah CM's I have ever met. I was really suprised and dissappointed.
But other than that, riding in the front is wayyyyy coooool.
But other than that, riding in the front is wayyyyy coooool.
Invero
Well-Known Member
Just a side note... a lot of folks seem to be upset that the Monorail Pilot doesn't engage in conversation with them while riding in the front. I just want to say that they're not supposed to. Their first priority is driving, which isn't a hard task, BUT, thier second priority is to listen to the radio. They must listen to every word that goes on, because it does impact thier driving. Plus, they need to be activly aware of whats going on with the train, and the other trains on the beam. Many drivers have been known to overrun a hold point because they were distracted by interacting with the guests. (overrunning is not stopping for clearance when there is a train stopped in front of you, and a serious safety violation)
So, really, a guest asking "Do you steer???" is not high on thier priority list. (And yes, that is the number one most frequently asked question)
So, really, a guest asking "Do you steer???" is not high on thier priority list. (And yes, that is the number one most frequently asked question)
that_L_do_pig
New Member
well, do you steer?Invero said:
jk
Invero said:
Quick comparison:
Bus drivers: Must steer, watch for other traffic, turn, brake, deal with about 50 people, kids, balloons, strollers, and other multiple distractions, plus, most of the time they are telling jokes and looking in that mirror so they can view the passanger compartment.
Monorail drivers: Dont steer, dont turn, they stop and start, dont have 50 people in the same compartment as them, and they cant concentrate on driving while holding a basic conversation?
Oh paleeeez..........
Invero said:
Not trying to diminish your duties or responsibility, just my opinion, which is derived from no experience driving monorails or busses........take it for what its worth....nada
FamilyMan said:I also heard they're thinking of having automated bus drivers.LOL
Why dont they just expand the TTA to go to each park and resort. That would be the easy thing to do. If it rains, get a poncho............
DarkMeasures
New Member
Invero said:
I have driven monorails in Sim City 4. It isn't that hard. You have to control speed, make sure you don't crash and make sure the switchtracks are switched right.
FamilyMan said:
I heard that game is actually used to train monorail drivers in the simulators. :lookaroun :lookaroun
peter11435
Well-Known Member
He is not saying that driving the monorail is difficult, that is the easy part. He said that you need to pay close attention to the monitor and more importantly the radio. I don't think you should compare your playing a computer game, to him actually driving WDW busses and monorails.DarkMeasures said:
Testtrack321
Well-Known Member
I wouldn't expect to see the monorails turn humanless untill they relase the new monorials.
As for those worried that a computer running the monorails would be bad, you need to remeber that computers control most of the monorail route already!
As for those worried that a computer running the monorails would be bad, you need to remeber that computers control most of the monorail route already!
niteobsrvr
Well-Known Member
hakunamatata said:
Those are the bus drivers that scare the heck out of me. There are many many bus accidents and I would guess most of them are the result of over confident bus drivers with very little experience. Remember, a fair number of Disney bus drivers have only been behind the wheel of a vehicle that size for three weeks or less and not all of that time was driving. The three weeks is the amount of traning Disney provides a new driver and part of that training is on computer.
DarkMeasures
New Member
I was thinking. Test Track is controlled by a computer and goes faster than the monorail. So what's the problem?
