Some of it is phone based, some isn't. In Fl smart phones were not a thing yet, and the people intentionally blew lights and did other dumb things. The CRV died from traffic suddenly stopping over a hill on the interstate and the old lady following mom panicking and mashing the gas instead of the break...
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Originally Posted by DaveWM
This is why auto makers are trying to make smart cars that brake for you or auto pilot like features, so folks can tap out messages, nice.
how about put the freaking phone away when driving, is that really asking too much (I know it is, device addiction is rampant).
I drive a 40 yr old car that is dumb as a rock and I like it that way. have to shift gears, crank up windows, manually lock doors you stay engaged with traffic the way you should.
agree with the others check the HV stuff 1st and hope for the best.
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I can't stand smart cars....Hell a tesla auto pilot got the 'driver' killed from a 'malfunction'...Some stupid maker has put in rear collision avoidance that 'will move your car into the oncoming lane where traffic permits'...How many serious accidents is that going to cause?
My car is much like yours...Only it is a luxury make with automatic trans and power everything. I much prefer my car to issue no warnings and control none of my driving, and to instead focus at the wheel.
Once the government mandates these nanny state features in cars I'm either going to stop using any modern vehicles, or learn how to hack those features out of existence.