Another Electronic Driving Aid

[Bluerauder]

Do we really need another electronic crutch for A.D.D. and inattentive drivers??

Infinity plans to introduce a "Lane Departure Warning System" on its 2005 Infinity FX45 & FX35 models. Basically, this is a camera mounted on or near the rear view mirror that uses software to watch the lane markings. If the driver strays out of his/her lane, an electronic "rumble strip" or similar warning is given.

Isn't staying between the lines one of the basic skills of driving. Now, we have another device for folks that probably shouldn't be on the highways. I would just like to see some of them use the sophisticated devices already available like mirrors, turn signals and their own neck to look somewhere but straight ahead.

Maybe there is a good aspect to this. The device won't "rumble" if the turn signals are used. So, maybe a side benefit will be to get people to signal their intentions to change lanes.

Understand that Ford is considering offering this "idiot device" as an option in the future. :stupid:

Thanks for letting me vent on this one.

[junehhan]

People here in America really need to learn now to use their turn signals, and it's just so rude. Manufacturers might as well delete it since noone uses it anyway. However, this lane departure warning system sounds like a great idea. It would be incredibly helpful for people who are driving while sleepy and could help prevent an incredibly dangerous accident from wandering out of their lane.

[woaface]

What people don't pay/demand in drivers ed, they make up for in expensive/stupid options like the aforementioned.

[Murader03]

Speaking of which....Soap Box On!
I've watched my 2 grandkids drive. Both went through Driver's Ed. Neither can back up a car without turning half around and looking out the rear window, and neither change lanes correctly. By that I mean, they have made the move to change lanes, and the move is halfway complete before they use the turn signals, if they do at all. Neither can complete a pass without looking back over their shoulder to make sure they are clear before moving back into the lane. When I was taught to drive, both my grandfather and father made me back the car down the driveway, and through the alley behind the house using the rearview mirrors. I was not allowed to spin my head around to watch through the back window. That learning experience sure came in handy when I bought my first boat. When making right/left turns, those of my generation were taught to turn into the closest lane, watch drivers today, I'll bet 75%+ turn into the the farthest lane from them regardless. Driver's Ed gives the kids a false sense that they are good driver. The only real thing it aids is the lower insurance costs for completing the course.....Soap Box Off!

[jgc61sr2002]

IMO any additional safety feature is positive. :up: If it saves one person from an accident it is worth the extra cost. :D

[MERCMAN]

IMO any additional safety feature is positive. :up: If it saves one person from an accident it is worth the extra cost. :D

Especially if it my car they may run into :up:

[Silver_04]

Driver's Ed should be where everyone gets strapped into a car and and is put into real life situations-to the point of almost s***ing oneself in a professionally controlled environment. Panic braking, accident avoidance, regaining car control and so on. I'd much rather pay for an experience like that than another electronic nanny.

The person behind the wheel is ultimately responsible for his/her actions and I won't be a bit surprised if some idiot decides to rely solely upon this electronic watch dog instead of paying attention and will still cause an accident. I'm sick of being burdened with the excess cost/weight/maintenance of these electrical devices which I'll never use.

[junehhan]

Especially if it my car they may run into :up:


Exactly, and that's how I exactly feel. We have to face the facts the these people just can't drive, and anything that will aide them and keep them from getting to know my Marauder is an inappropriate intimate way is always worth it.

Silver, I feel that way as well since drivers ed is really a joke. High performance driving schools like Mid-OHIO here in OH offer instruction to new drivers in accident avoidance, emergency maneuvering, panic braking, skidding, and all sorts of stuff. I think this stuff should actually be made mandatory, although the general public probably wouldn't go for that. Compared to how expensive drivers ed is getting nowadays, the pricing of these classes are pretty reasonable.............

[woaface]

Speaking of which....Soap Box On!
I've watched my 2 grandkids drive. Both went through Driver's Ed. Neither can back up a car without turning half around and looking out the rear window, and neither change lanes correctly. By that I mean, they have made the move to change lanes, and the move is halfway complete before they use the turn signals, if they do at all. Neither can complete a pass without looking back over their shoulder to make sure they are clear before moving back into the lane. When I was taught to drive, both my grandfather and father made me back the car down the driveway, and through the alley behind the house using the rearview mirrors. I was not allowed to spin my head around to watch through the back window. That learning experience sure came in handy when I bought my first boat. When making right/left turns, those of my generation were taught to turn into the closest lane, watch drivers today, I'll bet 75%+ turn into the the farthest lane from them regardless. Driver's Ed gives the kids a false sense that they are good driver. The only real thing it aids is the lower insurance costs for completing the course.....Soap Box Off!Now that's great and I agree and I try to apply the right things to my driving BUT. I can see a WHOLE lot more when I turn half way around to back up instead of using my mirrors. I can use my mirrors, but I don't feel comfortable doing it...I can see probably 50% less. But I can use my mirrors well and I've done it before in some parking lots with friends to see who's best at it (I win).

Yeah anyways, drivers ed is a load of horse-*****. My teacher would be in the middle of a sentence and stop to turn around and say "Wow, did you see the legs on THAT ONE! I NEVER miss a fiiine woman"

:shake:

[Marauderman]

Well, no offense to anyone in Fla., but I believe it's intended for the elderly more than anyone else, as many a snowbird down there are not as attentive as they should be---I know --I've been there amongest them for alot of exposure ...so anythng to help those individuals is ok by me.....they need it...
....Tom