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Regardless of the details of the actual defect, I think this whole Toyota fiasco highlights a problem in training. The sad reality is that the vast majority of
by tsally 17y ago
Regardless of the details of the actual defect, I think this whole Toyota fiasco highlights a problem in training. The sad reality is that the vast majority of the fatalities could have been prevented if the driver had simply shifted into neutral.
It's important to understand our machines instead of depending on them.
- hga 17y agoI would tend to agree ... but what if all the relevant controls are "fly by wire" and there's a problem there? Based on something I just read I'd guess the transmission lever for the Prius is one of those (it was described as being on the dash, quite close to the steering wheel and as very simple: F, R, N and a B to save your mechanical brakes on a downgrade (regenerative braking, no doubt)); I really hope the brake and emergency brake controls aren't (yet or ever).
- nollidge 17y agoOne way to understand cars better is to learn how to drive a manual transmission. You'll become more attuned to engine speed, which gear you're in, the responsiveness of your gas pedal, etc.
- weaksauce 17y agoThat and even if my drive by wire throttle sticks open and the clutch cable breaks(or lose fluid if it's a hydraulic system.) I can still force the car into neutral and stop quickly with the brakes, then shut the engine off to avoid over revving it.