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sanitation@lemmy.today to Technology@beehaw.org · 9 days ago

One In Five Drivers Switches Off The Safety Tech Meant To Save Their Lives

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One In Five Drivers Switches Off The Safety Tech Meant To Save Their Lives

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sanitation@lemmy.today to Technology@beehaw.org · 9 days ago
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One In Five Drivers Switches Off The Safety Tech Meant To Save Their Lives | Carscoops
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Carmakers keep loading new cars with driver aids, but a surprising share of owners never turn the fanciest ones on
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    My car has eco, standard, and sport modes. In my case all they do is adjust the amount of initial acceleration available.

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      The modes just change the throttle mapping because some drivers just mash the gas and brake.

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        Yup, especially on EVs

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