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.