OT: Are Volvo trying too hard?
 

I know everyone wants a USP, but are Volvo simply trying too hard?

Bet the mechanic felt a complete plumb!! :loser:

Wonder if he still works for Volvo?

Apparantly the message in the instrument panel said "Crash system disabled" or words to that effect , but the dummy driving cant read of course ...

since when did volvo use b*w drivers as test drivers (gets coat,,but i couldnt resist)

They're not the only one's that forget to switch it on!! I wonder if this guy moved to Volvo :animal-smiley-037:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B5p4G_-zf2w

Why have a safety system which can be disabled? I mean, it is not like a driver's aid or anything.

It was only disabled by the system because there was a fault code due to a flat battery the previous night ... apparantly ...

Thinking about it more, I'm not sure the explanation - even if true - justifies the accident. Would the presence of a warning light to show system failure make any difference?

My logic is this: if a particular driver actually needs the system (and would otherwise have hit the truck) he or she is incapable of:

• Driving at a safe speed
• Noticing a stationary truck ahead
• Lifting foot onto brake pedal & pressing

Therefore, it's surely unrealiastic to assume that the same driver could or would:

• Drive at a safe speed
• Notice a warning light
• Notice a stationary truck ahead
• Lift foot onto brake pedal & press

So, my thinking is, you either don't need the system - or you would hit the truck anyway.
(Unless of course, you did notice the warning light and the sight of it made you stay at home. In which case, should you have a licence?)

John