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Here's the reason I expect to hate this "feature": I already hate the way my seat belts work and they have nearly gotten me into multiple accidents. Specifical
by blahedo 17y ago
Here's the reason I expect to hate this "feature": I already hate the way my seat belts work and they have nearly gotten me into multiple accidents. Specifically, if I see a hazard coming from the sides/rear and slow down and try to avoid them, I need to be able to turn my head quickly and sharply to see them. And the GODDAMN SEATBELT IS PREVENTING THIS because the slowdown and my quick sitting-up-straight has caused it to lock me tight against the seat. I am now PARTIALLY BLIND with respect to whatever threat is incoming and I have to hope for the best. This is terrifying and it is not a safety improvement. Based on the descriptions in this article, the situation in these cars of the future will be even worse, because the seatbelts will lock down more often and the brakes will become hypersensitive and work differently than your muscle memory has been trained to expect.
No matter how much training and experience you have with your car, as soon as you get in a situation that requires precision handling you are suddenly transported into a car that behaves and handles completely differently, that you've never driven in before. Put me down in the "no" column.
- rglullis 17y agoHumm... turning your head? Something wrong with your rear-view mirror?
- anigbrowl 17y agoSure, buddy. And not wearing a helmet would doubtless make you a better motorcyclist, too. Fortunately, in the case of motorcyclists, people who actually believe this tend to kill themselves earlier, sparing the rest of us from having to listen to their bullshit. Edit: I suggest not slouching to start with.
- blahedo 17y agoNote that I'm still wearing the seatbelt, and I'm not pushing for the repeal of seatbelt laws. If you'll read a little more carefully, you'll see that my objection is to the mechanical change in handling, visibility, etc, just at the moment when you need it the most, not to the presence of safety measures in general.
- maigret 17y agoPlease avoid CAPS in HN. This is a civilised place here. Thanks
- run4yourlives 17y agoHow many years of driving experience do you have? I only ask because this sounds so much like something a new driver would say. Your car is not a finely tuned Formula 1 Ferrari. It shouldn't be driven like one.