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I have a question about cars with Automatic Braking Systems....Say you're driving along and a possum runs out in front of you...Does the car slam on the brakes or does it just run right over the little bastard?
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https://www.caranddriver.com/features/safety-features-automatic-braking-system-tested-explained
Winston Churchill
"If you get it and didn't work for it, someone else worked for it and didn't get it..."
When the passenger stomps the floor board repeatedly as if there's a brake pedal while screaming incoherent euphemisms. Then ya know the brakes need immediate application.
During one of the driver safety classes I attended for the ambulance service I worked for at the time, the instructor warned all of us paramedics, "If you hear your driver yell 'OH ****!' consider that your collision warning siren and BRACE as quickly as possible"
I do not currently have a vehicle with any of that, and I prefer to keep it that way
"If you get it and didn't work for it, someone else worked for it and didn't get it..."
In any case from another independent source, this is from an article from Cornell University.
“There is a growing body of evidence that these types of systems significantly reduce the incidence of rear-end crashes. A new systematic review published in the journal Accident Analysis andPrevention evaluated the real-world accident data from five European countries and Australia. The analysis included all rear-end crashes, where a car hit the vehicle in front of it or was struck from behind.
After analyzing the data, researchers found that having cars automatically slam on the breaks leads to a 38 percent reduction in rear-end crashes compared to vehicle without the automatic breaking system.
There were also some nuances in the data. For example, cars with the automatic breaking system were more likely to be struck from the vehicle behind them, who would also be forced to slam on the brakes. That’s because the system has better reaction time than a human driver.”
"If you get it and didn't work for it, someone else worked for it and didn't get it..."
Words of wisdom from Big Chief: Flush twice, it's a long way to the Mess Hall
I'd rather have my sister work in a whorehouse than own another Taurus!
I'm definitely failable. As I age my reactions slow down and adverse conditions create greater fatigue that further deminish my ability.
I see a level of disregard beyond contempt in a regularly encountered portion of my fellow motorists. If ABS systems work, its beneficial technology. Same as seatbelts, paded dash boards, and crumple zones. If they do not work and add additional risk, than such systems should have postponed adoption until they do work.
The world needs A LOT MORE Darwin, not less.
"Nothing is safe from stupid." - Zee
That's a hard pass from this Luddite. I'll just pay attention when I'm driving, thanks.
George Carlin
This isn't about fear of technology, it's about giving up control... or at least the illusion of control.
ETA: I don't recall anybody here clamoring for "smart" guns... in fact, quite the opposite. As I recall, the opposition to even the thought of smart guns was unanimous.
Food for thought...
George Carlin
The analogy with guns is interesting. I am not against smart gun technology being developed. He’ll if it’s advantageous to me I’ll even take a look at it. What I will not tolerate is anyone cramming it down my throat. But it’s ok to like to drive a technologically advanced vehicle and still love a 68 Camaro. And as always the markets will decide.
"If you get it and didn't work for it, someone else worked for it and didn't get it..."
"If you get it and didn't work for it, someone else worked for it and didn't get it..."