Driver aids.

[au350hp]

Auto manufacturers are building in so much technology into cars and there is a belief that other things can be done whilst driving in these ''time poor lives'' we all lead (apparently). In my opinion, I reckon just about every one of these driver aids makes us worse drivers. Don't get me wrong, I reckon power steering, LSD's & ABS are wonderful things but if your driving correctly and paying attention to those around you, there is no need for them. Generally, when any alarm sounds, they cause chaos. Also, many of these crash avoiding technologies, airbags go off at low speeds, interior lights go on, engines are shut down rendering power assisted options like steering & brakes virtually useless. I also understand these things can assist inexperienced drivers, but if we educated people with a proper advanced driving based test and a true real life hazard perception test, then perhaps their would be no need for them. Generally, too many bells & whistles tend to distract more than assist. Anybody remember graphic equaliser's