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This is one of those times that remind me of how much I HATE the concept of cars being controlled by "smart" computers. Too much sophistication is just asking for trouble.
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Although I don't like computer control systems, like traction control, that cannot be shut-off, I disagree with the comment above.
Purely mechanical systems fail. Many people have had brakes lock up in cars with no "control" systems. So, what should we do? Go back to a stick against the wheel? Electronic systems offer the possibility of redundancy and testability that cannot be easily achieved with a mechanical system. They may be harder for a lay person to work on and understand, but they offer many many benefits in safety and function.
The argument is similar to those that raged on in the 70's when FI became more popular. Just because its hard for one person to work on or understand, doesn't mean its poor tech.
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By far, the most effective way to make cars safer is to train the f'ing drivers how to use them, not to use technology to compensate for non-existent driver education and risky behavior.
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By far the most effective way would be to train drivers
and use technology to help in instances where human reaction times and skill cannot.