Yep, the stupidest thing car manufacturers can do is get rid of tactile buttons. So dangerous to force people to look at a touch screen. Those Teslas look like they've had a 32" TV gaffer taped to the dashboard.Re Driver 'aids.'
A misnomer if ever there was one.
Where to start?
Well that screen in front of the centre console is a good place to start. It is a thing which seems to have to justify its' existence.
One example - air con.
What was easier than turning a couple of control knobs to alter the temperature and airflow?
Now there is an extra step or two to take before you can perform that simple task.
It seems that the screens are only there to over complicate and confuse things.
Another, potentially dangerous thing, is wheen you aree travelling along a motorway or A road and it crosses another road (via bridge or underpass) and the car suddenly makes an unexpected brake application for a more severe restriction which applies to the OTHER road. You have to be alert as to what is happening or there is a risk of something colliding wwith the rear of your car.
I love driving in France. I was there a month ago, 1,500 miles and I only called someone a wanker once I think. Back in the UK and had barely done 10 miles before I was ranting away at twats everywhere.Mrs Ewing drives a little black number and she swears that some other drivers don't see her!
I don't particularly like France but I do like driving there - motorways where yer can see a car 400yds in front of yer and nowt in the rear view, but don't go into Paris.
TrueAh, but yer've only got a dozen cars on the road at any one time, haven't yer, Bill?
The Peripherie is interesting, I find it's safe between the hours of 03.00 and 03.30.Mrs Ewing drives a little black number and she swears that some other drivers don't see her!
I don't particularly like France but I do like driving there - motorways where yer can see a car 400yds in front of yer and nowt in the rear view, but don't go into Paris.
Jeez, thirty mins is a helluva time on that roundabout.The Peripherie is interesting, I find it's safe between the hours of 03.00 and 03.30.
Just bought a Cooper S a few months ago, the amount of techie shite and electronic wizardry that is totally unnecessery is amazing, and mainly pointless. Apart from going like shit off a shovel it would suit a 12 year old.Yep, the stupidest thing car manufacturers can do is get rid of tactile buttons. So dangerous to force people to look at a touch screen. Those Teslas look like they've had a 32" TV gaffer taped to the dashboard.
I told Mrs Ewing yesterday that I was not going to drive down to Rochdale (3 miles) in the afternoon again. Fuckin' lights, crossings, wankers who think a second lane that peters out is meant for people with sharp elbows, 'n hefty shoulders, and folk joining the main road who have never seen a Highway Code since they passed their test.I love driving in France. I was there a month ago, 1,500 miles and I only called someone a wanker once I think. Back in the UK and had barely done 10 miles before I was ranting away at twats everywhere.
OK, it's far less densely populated, and most motorways are only 2 lanes, but people are much better at following lane order, and will often move into a gap to let you by if it's clear you want to go faster. Over here they seem to just pick a lane, set cruise control, and start scrolling through their emails.
Can't argue with your last point....I and I'll bet 99% of folk on here haven'tI told Mrs Ewing yesterday that I was not going to drive down to Rochdale (3 miles) in the afternoon again. Fuckin' lights, crossings, wankers who think a second lane that peters out is meant for people with sharp elbows, 'n hefty shoulders, and folk joining the main road who have never seen a Highway Code since they passed their test.
I'd had my car for a few years 'n my ERO asked if I'd got a satnav. Yeah, but it's a bit dodgy where there's a new road layout and if I don't stick it on the windscreen properly it drops off onto the dashboard just when yer at a critical junction. Use yer phone, he sez. My phone? Have yer got AirWhatNot in this car. Dunno, I said. A minute or two fiddling and some map thing pops up on the screen. Ooooh, that's good, I say.Just bought a Cooper S a few months ago, the amount of techie shite and electronic wizardry that is totally unnecessery is amazing, and mainly pointless. Apart from going like shit off a shovel it would suit a 12 year old.
I bought three copies recently - two years apart to accompany me on my speed awareness course. I'm the Erling Haaland of Speed Awareness Courses - I've a hat trick of 'em. Just be mindful of yer speedo in Gtr Manchester, South Yorkshire 'n Lincolnshire!Can't argue with your last point....I and I'll bet 99% of folk on here haven't