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Can anyone say nanny state?
I do feel sorry for people who die in road accidents, however its always happened and always will, introducing more cameras and other expensive useless technology does not stop it from happening. In most cases is driver error, drink driving, drug driving, something a camera will not stop from happening.
If it's fully under the control of the driver, like this, then I'm not sure how it's a nanny state any more than cruise control is.
It is like Cruise Control + isn't it? At least thats my understanding.Quote:
Originally Posted by kalniel
The clincher is if it reports back to home or not.
More people than ever are getting ingrossed with their phones and media players when on the move. Just look down your average high-street and you'll see the slumped masses texting, web browsing and doing other stuff on the move.Quote:
Originally Posted by DeludedGuy
No matter what the speed limits, your still going to get people walking out in front of moving traffic as some people seem to think that wearing 'white' headphones means all the people and traffic around should stop for them.
Its a step further towards a complete nanny state,.Quote:
Originally Posted by kalniel
There are situations where you have to accelerate to avoid an incident.... What if this thing is enabled ? It takes away the concept of the car.
Then just press a button and accelerate.Quote:
Originally Posted by SuGaR847
Top it off with an anti-cyclist weapon system and I might be tempted... ;)
Notice how NONE of the technology will actually stop pedestrians from stepping into the road because, they slipped, were pushed, weren't taking notice, think there hard/faster than the car, think that the driver will stop etc etc...Quote:
Originally Posted by DeludedGuy
Exactly!Quote:
Originally Posted by [GSV]Trig
In that situation there isn't time to push a button. The advisory mode might work, but can this software produce evidence against drivers? And it must use GPS - it may think you're on a different street!Quote:
Originally Posted by kalniel
Of course there is. You should never accelerate hard without consideration, let alone speed to the point you're breaking the limit, without a decent assessment of the situation.Quote:
Originally Posted by miniyazz
Anyway, the override for these kind of things tends to be just put your foot down harder.
I disagree, suppose you drive more than one car and the others not fitted with the device, you hit the pedal and nothing happens...Quote:
Originally Posted by kalniel