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"Surprisingly, it was intuitive and easy to input a street address using the minimal controls, all while stopped at traffic lights (the system doesn't allow inp
by dkokelley 17y ago
"Surprisingly, it was intuitive and easy to input a street address using the minimal controls, all while stopped at traffic lights (the system doesn't allow input while the car is in motion)." (emphasis added)
I've never heard of this practice before. Is it common for cars with built in navigation to lock the controls while in motion?
Part of me thinks 'That's nice. People are less likely to crash' and part of me thinks 'If I ever get one like this, the first thing I'm gonna do is figure out how to disable the lock.'
- hallmark 17y agoYes, it's very common with built-in navigation systems that are standard or optional equipment on a model. I'm not sure about after-market systems that you happen to install in the dashboard, such as the JVC unit that is shown in the article (vs the portable ones that you mount on the windshield). EDIT: Made the distinction between factory-installed units and after market systems.
- dkokelley 17y agoThanks. Now another question. Why would they do this? Isn't it plausible that the passenger/navigator is trying to update their navigation settings?
- MikeCapone 17y agoPlausible, but would probably be a minority of cases considering that most people drive alone in their vehicle. Maybe they could set it so that weight on the passenger seat unlocks it?
- dkokelley 17y agoI was just thinking about the weight sensor. Still, I think that there's too much baby-sitting going on.
- smiler 17y agoLiability most likely - dictated by lawyers!
- snprbob86 17y agoMost of these systems have "cheat codes" you can enter to unlock them.