A computer can make more calculations per second than any human can. These systems can see when a vehicle is losing stability and correct for it long before the driver would realize there was a problem. By taking more of the human factor out of driving it increases the safety of driving.
However I agree and like to have full control of a vehicle. I just do so with the knowledge that I am putting myself in more risk than if I don't.
Sent from the road while ignoring traffic
I have never had a problem driving any vehicle without any of the stupid driving aids, you just need to know how to drive plain and simple. People rely way too much on electronics these days, as a result very few actually know how to drive, they just buy a car full of electronics to keep them or make them feel like they can drive.
It doesn't help having those features, people just think they can drive faster, and in the end are the ones that are sitting in the ditch because they're car had AWD, traction control, and stability control, it don't fix stupidity and lack of judgement.
Not trying to be an ass, but I live in an area where it snows a lot, and for lack of better terms people can't drive worth shit here in good weather, first snow hits you should own a wrecker you'll be able to make enough money within the first couple days of the snow storm to pay for the wrecker. People take these newer vehicles for granted thinking hey I got a $70k SUV I can drive 70mph on the highway in a snow storm and everything will be ok. Wrong, slow the hell down and pay attention.
My first vehicle in high school was a 1984 Ford Ranger 4x2, automatic. I never had a problem driving anywhere with it, even when we were hit with 16" of snow, my truck made it through just fine, while even 4x4's were having problems. For some reason it seemed like the older vehicles were better manufactured for all weather conditions, where it seems today they're only manufactured for sunny days in regards to the ability to stay on the road without having an educated driver.
I turn off the traction/stability control in my newer truck because its very annoying especially when you are trying to get moving in the winter, first little wheel slip and there you sit not moving at all because the electronics won't allow you to, that's not very safe at all, nevermind the truck that ran your ass over because they didn't realize you were driving a "smart vehicle" to keep you safe so safe it wouldn't get out of its own way. On my truck if you turn off the traction control then you can turn off the stability control and the rollover sensors as well granted its 2 different buttons to hit but it does actually shut completely off if you want it to.
Vehicles should be sold with a delete the stupid nannies option.
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