Modern cars are multitudes safer than their older counterparts. Theres literally no argument to this........they just are.

@@williamhamilton9364 They were talking about the dangers to pedestrians, specifically from SUVs. Most car manufacturers only focus on the safety of the occupants

@@williamhamilton9364 nice way to show everyone you don’t understand basic physics

@@williamhamilton9364 - Thank you for your comment William. I have edited my post to better reflect that I was talking about cyclist and pedestrian safety. Cheers.

@@evilgamedev5736 Maybe language not physics. And autos are definitely safer with improved features for people within and without in different ways.

Neeeeeeeerd!!! Jk jk.. But seriously, why are you such a nerd!? 🙃

@Joscha Wexler 😂😂😂

That would do absolutely nothing

@@williamhamilton9364 sure would

@@Lando-kx6so Would you get rid of trucks and buses too ? The driver is the problem.

@@rext8949 pick up trucks should only be commercial vehicles

I hear you, which is why we've developed touchscreen accelerator, brake, and steering wheels! Because, no matter how obvious the concern is, if we're talking about touchscreens, more is better, apparently.

Agreed. It's time for regulation to remove them from most vehicles. But people would HOWL.

I can vouch for modern cars being bigger and more dangerous. I was struck by an SUV while out cycling! I couldn't lift my leg far enough up to avoid it snapping my ankle because the front of an SUV is taller than more traditional cars. A pedestrian wouldn't go over one, they would go under them!

I know intelligent people that buy large vehicles out of fear, ensuring a spiral of idiocy into larger and heavier vehicles. As noted, these vehicles are more dangerous. They also destroy our roads at a much faster pace.

This is why I haven’t driven in years even though I have my license, can’t see since the a/b/c pillars create too many blind spots and literally have to have someone else with me while I am driving since there are that many blind spots in modern vehicles. Currently trying to save up to buy something from the late 60’s that has windows you can actually see out of and can make lane changes without someone else in the car and yes I am aware that older vehicles don’t have as many safety features as newer vehicles BUT don’t have dangerous blind spots and can literally block your view of pedestrians, road signs, and other vehicles. Seems like cars have progressed in some areas, but have taken steps back in others.

​@@kylesmith4572they can't be that intelligent then 😂

@Skynet you mean phantom traffic. Its basically caused by a delay in our own reflexes. We can't all speed up at exactly the same time, causing Phantom traffic. I think that's what its called. I could be wrong

@@rotterred991 No, EVs have no ICE (Internal Combustion Engine), so battery packs, which are very easy to reshape, can place this heaviest part of the design at the bottom of the vehicle. ICE engines are block shaped and will be above the wheel line, causing a swinging, wobbling effect.

Making the roads safer, as well as the drivers. Drivers are way too distracted today than before.

then....WHY ARE YOU USING IT?

I’ve seen many comments about truck drivers doing stupid things. So why aren’t these safety features mandatory on all trucks? Why are trucks even allowed to speed and travel at the same speed? Due to their sheer size I think they should be forced to drive a little slower than the maximum speed limit. It just makes sense.

@@josephj6521 trucks and buses are bigger and hence a deadlier prospect when it comes to braking and crashing due to their higher mass.

@@rext8949 true. That’s why they need to travel at slower speeds.

Lane keeping is only designed to keep you in the lane, not to get out of it if a truck is encroaching. And the auto braking wouldn’t have happened if you weren’t getting too close to the car in front of you, at 75mph no less! These features aren’t intended to make you a better driver. You still have to pay attention.

It’s also because distracted driving (using phones etc) has increased.

Perhaps there will be specific licenses for those who can only use self-driving cars

I went from a car with auto braking etc to one with none. There was a very short adjustment period, and I NEVER fell into the trap of thinking my new car was watching out for me the way the old one was - it simply wasn’t possible because the new car just behaved differently with no beeps etc.

I sadly see this with my dad and one friend. I don't get it.

@@baronvonjo1929 must be a generational thing

Isn’t their limited number of words like videos limited :15 minutes

@@yongchen4158 Videos can be hours long now, you must watch only short-form content, lol. And while I'm sure there's some sort ov character limit, I've seen comments longer than mine, so I don't know what it is. There hasn't been a video or obvious character limit in like...ten years.

Not if it lulls or bores the driver to being distracted. See aircraft design for the best research and data on how automation can make things worse.

@@KevinGre the problem is that people need to sense danger to really pay attention. A lot can be implemented in road design to make roads safer. I used to be a believer in AI, but have since changed my opinion on it. I don't think all AI is bad but I think over reliance on it too much. Things like stopping the car to avoid collision are amazing if they can potentially save lives, but the tech should improve on pir short comings and be minimally intrusive, like ABS or traction control. It should just sit there and only kick in when we need it. If the tech does too much, you become complacent, and that's never good.

I have a similar take. I rented a 2020 Soul S while my 2004 Focus was being fixed. I liked the Lane Monitoring, but despised ALKA. I wanna steer myself thanks. So. I reduced it to ONLY lane monitoring. (I was impressed that it could very nearly drive itself as long as no traffic was around and had a clear view of the stripes) I like BLIS (Blind Spot Information Systems), but I'm a racing driver. I'm supposed to look AHEAD more than anything. If you're gonna light up a mirror as a pre-warning, light up my dash, too. Just a casual yellow glow, So i know to actively watch instead of occasionally glance. And if I didn't look and signal, FLASH THAT DASH LIGHT RED, THE MIRROR LIGHT AND CHIME ME. Make me AWARE I'm not aware. I like the idea of AEB. Some days, your reflexes just aren't at full capacity. I love ABS. My 2004 Focus DOES NOT HAVE IT. But again racing driver, I can manage it better than most. Drivers these days really have no idea how not having ABS in an emergency situation has to change your reactions and modulation of the brake. If you lock up, you're making it worse - you can't steer and you're not stopping nearly as quickly just because your tires arent turning anymore. So you slow your reaction and in order to consider how much brake you should use for your speed, trajectory, and road conditions BEFORE you brake to make adequate use of your brakes and tires. Everyone's IMMEDIATE response in a panic brake is to apply FULL brake. Thats what you SHOULD do with ABS. That's the WORST thing without ABS. Hell my 2004 doesn't even have tilt wheel or cruise control. The only power it's got is power windows. The only 'optional' feature it got blessed with was A/C. My 2017 Focus is worlds more comfortable and safe. But it still lacks AEB or FCW. It also doesn't have BLIS but it did come with integrated blind spot mirrors. Something I added 4 of to the 2004 Focus. I don't HAVE to turn my head in the 2004. I intended it That way. I can be in insane traffic and still know whats to either side of me. The only feature I wish my 2017 had IS AEB. I can manage with everything else without, but It would be a convenience thing for me. Thanks to that 2004 though I can keep myself from being overly reliant upon modern tech

Shh don’t tell anyone lol

SUVs only give you the illusion of safety. Being in a fiesta or Yaris is only unsafe because of unsafe drivers in SUVs, but SUVs can also roll over very easy and they are terrible for the environment. Some of these vehicles are like driving around in a tiny house.

@@joemann7971 Idk. Of course this is just my perspective from what I've seen and I haven't looked it up. But I see lots of comments on KZfaq of people in subcompact cars and wreck amd get injured more than the other car. I mean a Yaris looks like it would get destroyed vs a RAV4 or even a Camry. Which themselves aren't even large. As I said above. And they do really make you feel safe. Getting into my friends Jeep Commander vs another's Fiesta is a world of difference.

@@baronvonjo1929 well, there is no doubt about it that a small will not handle an impact the same as a larger car. The bigger car will always win. Its just physics. The problem with the Yaris isn't that its small, but its that cars around it as big, but the advantage small cars have is that they won't flip over as easily as an SUV. So, you're not going to hear too many stories of a Yaris rolling over like you would with an SUV or a truck. So, depending on the situation, a vehicle can be safer or more dangerous. The sweet spot for safety is really more along the lines of a Camry, as you mentioned. They won't roll over easily, like the SUV, but they offer better safer than a Yaris. So, why not just get a Camry instead? Not to mention, most cars within that that category also get very good fuel economy, decent overall safety, and so on. The only reason SUVs appear safer is because they tend to do better against things like pot holes, but we should really demand them to fix the roads instead of trying to fix it with a large vehicle. Another advantage is that an SUV do better off road, but overall, its really a trade off. I guess if you get an SUV, and lower it, you would get the best of both except for the fuel economy.

There are already many confirmed cases of cars stopping automatically due to a glitch, I would not want to know about what's going to happen in older cars with this technology...

Looks like it!

It’s a cheap pos Mitsubishi can’t expect more.

why u buy a mitsubishi

Not always. Its better to just get those emotional humans off the road. Personally, I would happy if all new cars can with built in dash cams. If people realize their actions are being recorded, they are less likely to drive stupid.

lsd

Absolutely, anything but an open differential.

@@Dimitris_Balf as a cyclist I get this all the time. "Doesn't matter who had right of way if you're dead". Obviously peds and cyclist should be aware of their surroundings but in my opinion, the one driving a giant metal box has the greater potential for harm and should be responsible for preventing it.

Are you sure? I remember some people just wouldn't look when backing up before the cameras were standard

Because looking over your shoulder provides a better view than a camera!?

@@brittgayle467 yes. Lol

@@YourAssAintSafe that’s completely false. Cameras have a wider view.

How hard is to look round your vehicle and over shoulder . Another problem is the terrible driving standards in the US , its not surprising when you just have to drive round the block for 10 mins and the examiner will even help you . Theres not enough in your driver education to teach defensive driving , situational awareness , spacial awareness etc

lol 😂

That’s simply delusional. No one is at peak performance/attention 100% of the time. And if a car is more difficult to handle in a crisis even an attentive driver is more likely to crash.

No

Blind spot monitor should be mandatory.

or you could do a shoulder check and have spacial awareness 😂

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Agree, there is no such thing as unhackable for any electronics and technology. Be careful no technology is immune from hackers.