Let car control the distance
Nissan has announced an electronic system that helps drivers control the distance between their car and the vehicle in front. As you can see on the picture there is a front bumper-mounted radar sensor to determine the following distance and the relative speed of both cars. The system notifys the driver about danger sytuation by a lighted indicator and a buzzer, automatically moves gas pedal upward and applies the brakes. Personally, I don’t like it. I prefer a manual transmission because it gives me a full car control. I prefer to apply brakes by myself because I know when and how I have to do that. I’d like to live in smart home but I woudn’ like to drive the thinking car!
[via Autoblog]
It would be nice to have such a system in passive mode. So that it would ONLY inform the driver about the wrongdoings. That would help a lot. Many people I know, drive without having any idea how much distance they REALLY need to keep between themselves and cars in front. Especially true with varying speeds. I wouldn’t want it to interfere with my driving though.
Just a passive move would be useful! But I’m afraid it’s going to be full automated 😉 and the system won’t ask the driver what he wants to do.