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as my windows were open, I was not being dynamically efficient
This^^only modern gizmo I need is Cruise control the rest are all garbage, they add complexity, cost and are all expensive nightmares when they fail.
If paying attention you shouldn't need any help. If you do you really shouldn't be driving.I’m up for all and any help I can get. I don’t really get why you wouldn’t want help driving. I miss the car’s driving aids when I’m in the van. I’m reminded of Douglas Adam’s quote:
So, synchromesh, power steering, ABS, automatic choke OK. Stop start, collision detection, lane detect, automatic hazard lights bad
Of course, he also said:
So maybe it’s because the newer assists just don’t work as well.
Oh and driving in first and second gear between stops isn't adding to the emissions pollution along with nonsensical artificially low speed limits.I think switching off stop start in built up areas ought to get you a fine. It's put on for a reason to reduce urban pollution and reduce fuel use.
As the police always said"if the road is empty there is no need to indicate changes of direction "If these driver aids make people signal before changing lanes or overtaking cyclists then I am all for them.
And all and any type of touchscreen if used when the vehicle is in motion is still illegal.There is currently good and bad in this modern stuff and I'm sure that it'll get sorted as the technology matures.
I like my 360 degree camera that makes it a doddle to park perfectly or to manoeuvre tight spaces. It also tells me if someone is in my blind spot by flashing a warning on my mirrors. If I have signalled when someone is in my blind spot it also give a loud beep.
I like stop start, full stop.
Lane assist can be a pain. It would be better if it only actuated on main dual carriageways.
Smart brake support goes unnoticed but it could save my or someone elses life.
Radar cruise control allows you to set the minimum distaance between you and the car in front. (Wish some others had this, pesky tailgaters)
Collision prevention speaks for itself. It beeps first and will brake if ignored. Only annoyance is it beeps when I pull out of a junction/roundabout as someelse is just passing. The timing of this is adjustable but I'd rather leave it saving my life than back it off to the point where it just lets me brake my legs.
There's lots of other stuff but my number one hate is the trend towards putting everything on touchscreens. This is not the least bit ergonomic and I hope this trend will be reversed when people get over the fad. Unfortunately the manufacturers push this because it saves on wiring to switches and is therefore cheaper.
"Tail gating only occurs when people do not move back in to the farthest lane to the left"
As above. No need if road empty.The cars behind you
True.Always thought you had to use the handbrake for a hill start.
As an aside on a spanish driving test it is an instant fail if you use the handbrake if stopped on a hill by parked vehiclesand there is oncoming traffic. Meant to ride the clutch.