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being multi-modal i occasionally rent cars, so i've seen a variety of infotainment implementations. i'd love simplifying cars on two fronts: (1) the use of sta
by clairity 7y ago
being multi-modal i occasionally rent cars, so i've seen a variety of infotainment implementations.
i'd love simplifying cars on two fronts: (1) the use of standard knobs and buttons for radio and air conditioning on the dash (in addition to a touchscreen for maps), and (2) removal of takeover features like lane assist and collision avoidance. i don't believe these "safety features" actually promote safety. instead, they allow people to be even more distracted and low skilled.
in one of the cars i rented recently, the collision detection system activated, not once but twice, while i was trying to avoid a collision. the autmatic braking almost caused an accident by disregarding my direct control. afterwards, i looked for a way to disable automatic collision avoidance but couldn't find it.
- leesalminen 7y agoAs a counter-point, the collision avoidance in my car has saved me from hitting a deer twice in the past 18 months. The brakes activated as my foot was moving towards that pedal. I’ve never had a false alarm activation. This is with a 2018 Audi. YMMV.
- sxcurry 7y agoSame in my 2017 Audi - prevented a sure collision with a deer, and like you my foot was still moving towards the brake when the car stopped. Also, no false alarms in 35,000 miles.
- sjwright 7y agoI have a 2015 Jeep Cherokee (not a recommendation, it's a terrible car in too many respects) and while it does have rare false alarms with Forward Collision Warning (not AEB) almost exclusively when driving on a single lane highway and approaching a vehicle that is part-way through turning off. FWIW I always leave the FCW set to its most sensitive setting. I've never had an AEB false alarm in ~50,000 km. I would never, ever own a car without it now.
- brokenmachine 7y agoI wonder how long it will be until the first "Boeing 737 Max MCAS" car model presents itself.