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Smart Cars to Save Stupid Drivers?

Posted by CmdrTaco on from the soon-we'll-blame-the-cars-for-that-too dept.

bl8n8r writes "Ford spokesman Mike Vaughn said they tested computerized optical scanning and a variety of warnings: a vibrating steering wheel, the sound of a car driving over rumble strips and a visual warning projected on the windshield. Researchers also tested a so-called "active" system in which the vehicle would actually adjust the steering automatically if it veered too far one way or the other."

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  1. Re:All it needs to detect is.... by SilkBD · · Score: 0, Flamebait
    This has a measure of truth. Women in general (IN GENERAL) are indecisive drivers. They don't express confidence in their driving and it comes out as being dangerous on the road.

    This is not simply a blind generalisation. I did a comprehensive field study, and I have determined that women and people over the age of 50 should be required to take an advanced driving test on a yearly basis in order to maintain a valid driver's license.

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  2. Re:All it needs to detect is.... by RetroGeek · · Score: 0, Flamebait

    Add to that a faraday cage to prevent cell phones from working.

    Why?

    The drivers who CAN drive have no problem using com devices. Just look at any police car, taxi, ambulance, fire truck, transport truck, etc. They all have two-way radios (which is what a cell phone is). And in addition are all the other people who have CB radios. Plus they have to manipulate a "push to talk" key.

    Idiots who can barely drive at all have problems with cell phones (and food, drink , CD players, lighters, etc).

    Don't tell me I cannot use my cell phone when I CAN use my CB radio......

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  3. Re:There's an easy fix for this. by ewhenn · · Score: 0, Flamebait

    Hitler would love you. Where do the concentration camps come in.