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Old 02-18-2019, 08:33 PM
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Originally Posted by jcyuhn View Post
The Subaru kicks the steering wheel in your hands as soon as you get off center in the lane (as when passing a semi), whereas the Chrysler gives more latitude and just starts gently pushing back. Not sure it’s all that useful, but at least it’s not annoying.

I'd call the Chrysler system better as a driver assist / warning, kind of like a stick shaker in a jet liner. The Subaru seems more like a way to save drivers that are non participants.

However, any of these systems just encourage inattentive / texting drivers and I'm waiting for the law suits when someone gets into a non assist car and crashes thinking that tech , that isn't there , will save them.

I don't want tech doing too much for me unless I ask it to. An example is the program Word that puts in 2x spacing , indents and all sorts of other automatic stuff I don't want. Sure it might be useful for someone that constantly uses it but for the occasional user, it is just a hassle.

And for the record, push button start if a really bad idea. The ignition key is tactile and easily manipulated in an emergency shut down situation. This rates up there with touch screen radio / HVAC. Bob Lutz ( Of Chrysler / GM fame ) has frequently said that a radio needs a knob for volume and one for tuning. The HVAC should have a separate knob ( lever ) for temperature , blower speed and where the air comes out. . .
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