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No, I prefer to be in control of what I am doing. I am skilled enough to drive & think for myself. Computers should not make us slaves (especially as computers are only as good as the person who designed and built them, plus they seem to break down/malfunction a lot at this time).
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I prefer to think for myself. I don't trust the computers to be able to handle all of the situations I face in my normal driving. Can it accurately guide a vehicle through 5-inch deep mud? And can it handle the patches of hard-pack and glare ice mixed in there? I think the sticky/slippery, soft/hard transitions and the rapid yaw changes would overwhelm the poor little dog-brains that we are currently putting into consumer-level goods.
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No, I prefer to be in control of my vehicle. As many problems that creep up in computers, I don't think it will work out well. All that will mean to us is - if it doesn't kill us while malfunctioning it will cost us a fortune to fix.
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Wow, the question sounds like an ad for Lexus. If you make something too easy then no attention will be paid when it is important. Even autopilot on planes require input on a regular basis to keep the pilot on his toes. I've heard of horror stories of people putting their cars on cruise control and then taking a nap. Smart, real smart.
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I love the technology of today. My wife just bought a 07 Nissan Altima and it does'nt have a key. You push a button to start the engine. I look at it like how a pilot will fly his 747. The aircraft basically flies itself but the pilot is ultimately responsible. I don't think I could ever trust a vehicle enough to take a nap.
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I don't know. My instincts and fast reactions have saved my life. I don't think a computer can fuctionally look in all directions of traffic and do some of the crazy things I might have done to save my life. Like judgment a car is passing another car and headed for me I have a split second hit the car or run into a ditch I choose the ditch what would a computer have done tried to slow down the best it can.
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Yes, but not with open arms. I would prefer full control over my car.
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I don't mind computer assistance but not computer control. It's a little to Terminator for me.
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Yes it sounds great as long as I have an overide.I would still like to feel I was in control
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I can't wait
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No. I think the more technology that is introduced, the less people will care about driving. Society will develop the mindset of "I don't need to check my blind spot - the car will do it." Or..."I don't need to slow down - the car will make sure I don't run over that kid". You can see where I'm going with this... I feel people need to be involved in driving, and that's one reason why I prefer the manual trans - it keeps you doing things unlike an automatic. People often fall asleep while driving because they don't have to do anything, and that's a dangerous thing. As far as GPS guides, that isn't too bad as it saves you from having to pull over and check the map every 5 minutes. The radar that slows you down, however, is not good. While it is a great technology, people need to be responsible. If they can't tell that the car in front is slowing down, then they shouldn't be driving. Driving is a risk, and that's why people pay attention - there's a chance they could die or be seriously injured if they stop paying attention. Take away the need to think - the need to do things - and you are heading into dangerous territory. A Good question deserves a good answer, and I hope I've fulfilled my end.
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