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Guivre46 Frequent Visitor
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Posted: Fri Aug 17, 2012 10:04 am Post subject: How Imminent is Autobraking ? |
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There seems to be a growing move to 'encourage' motor manufacturers to fit these systems.
Edit:link fix _________________ Mike R [aka Wyvern46]
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M8TJT The Other Tired Old Man
Joined: Apr 04, 2006 Posts: 10118 Location: Bexhill, South Sussex, UK
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Posted: Fri Aug 17, 2012 10:47 am Post subject: |
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Honda already do this and I suspect so do others. |
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MaFt Pocket GPS Staff
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Posted: Fri Aug 17, 2012 11:39 am Post subject: |
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I see them as useful extras but not something to be relied upon. I.e. it doesn't mean you can just keep your foot down knowing the car will break for you, BUT if you're too close or about to go into someone in a traffic jam it will, at least, reduce the risks of a bump.
Like seat belts really - if you're driving like an idiot then you can still be injured while wearing a seatbelt but if driving sensibly then they do help.
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mikealder Pocket GPS Moderator
Joined: Jan 14, 2005 Posts: 19638 Location: Blackpool , Lancs
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Posted: Fri Aug 17, 2012 7:13 pm Post subject: |
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One rather embarasing moment for Volvo can be seen on This video clip showing off the auto-brake function to the media.......
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Guivre46 Frequent Visitor
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Posted: Fri Aug 17, 2012 10:19 pm Post subject: |
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How encouraging. Hope these cars that drive themselves do not suffer similar mishaps - but I suppose they are bound to do so.
I wonder who is liable for this sort of failure? Manufacturer for installation failure, or driver for trusting it? _________________ Mike R [aka Wyvern46]
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DennisN Tired Old Man
Joined: Feb 27, 2006 Posts: 14892 Location: Keynsham
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Posted: Sat Aug 18, 2012 8:04 am Post subject: |
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MaFt wrote: | it doesn't mean you can just keep your foot down knowing the car will break for you |
Like. _________________ Dennis
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Kremmen Pocket GPS Verifier
Joined: Mar 03, 2006 Posts: 7045 Location: Reading
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Posted: Sun Aug 19, 2012 6:41 am Post subject: |
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I can imagine that working on the M25
If it is set to give a 3 or 4 car gap between you and the one in front then you will end up going backwards as others will keep cutting into the gap. _________________ Satnav:
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Guivre46 Frequent Visitor
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Posted: Sat Aug 25, 2012 11:17 am Post subject: |
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I had not realised that most collisions [80%] occur below 20mph. What I like the sound of, is the lower insurance premiums for vehicles fitted with the system. _________________ Mike R [aka Wyvern46]
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Will it stop me pulling upto my garage door ?. _________________ Moto G5s Plus, Sygic 17.4.8 |
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