Only as safe as the driver intrade. afterall it's the driver that's supposed to be in control. at all times?
johotech,
Oct 2, 2:50am
I don't think Timmy Wong was in his 90's.
And it looks like that vehicle performed well. The drivers door doesn't look distorted. It's quite possible someone wasn't wearing their seatbelt.
intrade,
Oct 2, 2:51am
Exactly but the tv adds suggest otherwise . I have seen plenty morons drive like maniacs with there big top heavy suv. The stability control gives these morons a fals sense of savety they dont know how many times they almost died till its over.
mrfxit,
Oct 2, 9:05am
It's always been how things happen with more & more safety / safer systems. The limits used to have a bit of flexible leeway in older cars, but as physical limits are reached, the traction breakaway point becomes more sudden.
ema1,
Oct 2, 9:29am
Well then intrade I say if they drive like morons they can expect the worst . right . Plus they can only blame themselves . full stop. but do they blame themselves is the question?
ema1,
Oct 2, 9:31am
Modern cars performance in a lot of cases is beyond what a lot of drivers are capable of handling. end of !
philltauranga,
Oct 2, 10:29am
Driving simulators are getting pretty good now days. We should line up 10 of them at the airport just after the baggage claim.
mrfxit,
Oct 2, 6:44pm
Disagree to a small degree. A lot can handle it fine, but are totally screwed when getting near the limits simply because it IS FAST & getting closer to the modern limits. But yes, most don't have a clue as to their own vehicles abilities, it's almost as if they are still trying to be super economical for fuel consumption. Most ppl don't have any driver training or common sense abilities when it comes to pushing limits or dealing with unexpected events/ road hazards. Modern vehicles also often hide those upper limits with a comfortable ride.
I often get passed in stupid places by modern vehicles on flat roads but easily catch up & end up stuck behind them on the winding roads.
mrfxit,
Oct 2, 6:51pm
Often see ppl turning/backing in supermarkets where they obviously can't judge distances properly & will stop a turning maneuver at 2 or 3 meters away from the next vehicle OR blissfully unaware how close they are when turning fast.
flack88,
Jan 5, 2:17am
How do you change a Chinese licence to an Engrish one what checks and balances are in place,or is it just open the weetbix and good to go?!
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