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Electronic nanny features

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by GTS Bruce, Mar 30, 2018.

  1. Mar 30, 2018 at 4:24 PM
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    GTS Bruce

    GTS Bruce [OP] Well-Known Member

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    After 2 months I have come to a couple of conclusions. Blind spot monitor is nice. Backup camera and warning are very good. Lane departure warning is less than useless and very annoying so keep it turned off. Radar cruise is far worse than annoying,useless,dangerous and drops mileage 1mpg on a regular driven route. Even on the shortest distance setting it kills power way too early just before or when you begin switching lanes. Makes operator look like a jackass driver slowing down for no reason. Using non radar cruise multiple trips same route 1 mpg better. Radar cruise kills power before you change lanes then floors it again. Lastly brake warning. Today went off on a 2 lane road facing the sun. Clear day.Nothing coming,nothing in front or alongside. Straight stretch no hills? Casper the ghost in front of me? Oh sensors were clean.
    GTS Bruce
     
  2. Mar 30, 2018 at 5:07 PM
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    Grossomotto

    Grossomotto Complete 3rd Member

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    My theory is TSS and these features make for worse drivers on the road.

    It makes good drivers inherently lazy which makes them worse drivers

    It keeps bad drivers safer allowing more of these worse drivers on the road

    Cars themselves are getting safer, doesn't mean that we're safer drivers.

    http://fortune.com/2017/02/15/traffic-deadliest-year/
     
    Last edited: Mar 30, 2018

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