Park Assist pilot - Page 2

Brodick · May 4th, 2015, 21:11

Once this new parking gizmo in the driving test then I may change my position. Far to much reliance on electronic gizmos in driving now. Any driver should be able to control their vehicle without such things.

I don't deny that from time to time I use the likes of cruise control though only when road conditions are good i.e dry / damp roads and little traffic. Keeping in mind that if anything were to happen it is the drivers responsibility.

I am all for the driverless car - however firmly believe that come the time they go on the market any driver will have to be given precise training and perhaps sit a further test before being let loose on the road.

chiptivo · May 4th, 2015, 21:46

Jesus... Let's ban power steering as well!

Eddie71 · May 6th, 2015, 12:43

I tried the park assist for the first time on Monday and to be honest it's to much faffing about, normally I judge if a space is right when I'm parallel to the space, old habits die hard, so I found myself having to reverse back so the car can scan the gap. By the time the car had parked I could've been in and out twice.

I understand these electronic assists are to help out in certain circumstances and for less confident drivers shall we say, but I'm happy to park myself.

chiptivo · May 6th, 2015, 22:06

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Originally Posted by Eddie71

I tried the park assist for the first time on Monday and to be honest it's to much faffing about, normally I judge if a space is right when I'm parallel to the space, old habits die hard, so I found myself having to reverse back so the car can scan the gap. By the time the car had parked I could've been in and out twice.

I understand these electronic assists are to help out in certain circumstances and for less confident drivers shall we say, but I'm happy to park myself.

They are designed for woman.

Fatlab · May 11th, 2015, 19:24

I must admit after the car we bought had it already fitted I'm a big fan. What people have not pointed out is that it will fit itself into a space which is just 1m longer than the car. I know a lot of people who won't attempt that or who will and end up doing the forward backward shuffle half a dozen times as they have gone in too deep and hit the kerb with the back wheel.

May 4th, 2015, 21:11	#11
Brodick Master Member Last Online: Jan 9th, 2019 16:15 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Dunblane	Once this new parking gizmo in the driving test then I may change my position. Far to much reliance on electronic gizmos in driving now. Any driver should be able to control their vehicle without such things. I don't deny that from time to time I use the likes of cruise control though only when road conditions are good i.e dry / damp roads and little traffic. Keeping in mind that if anything were to happen it is the drivers responsibility. I am all for the driverless car - however firmly believe that come the time they go on the market any driver will have to be given precise training and perhaps sit a further test before being let loose on the road. __________________ 2015 V40 se Lux D4 manual, Bright Silver 2012 XC60 se Lux D5 geartronic, Inscription silver.(sold 03/15 - gone but never to be forgotten) 2010 XC60 se Lux D5 geartronic, Bright Silver (sold)

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chiptivo Premier Member Last Online: Jan 17th, 2022 13:13 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: wirral	Jesus... Let's ban power steering as well! __________________ Previous - S60 SE 2004 D5 (Owned 2010-2015) RIP Current - V40 R-Design NAV 2015 D2 (Owned 2015 -

May 11th, 2015, 19:24	#15
Fatlab New Member Last Online: Jan 26th, 2019 19:40 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Warwickshire	I must admit after the car we bought had it already fitted I'm a big fan. What people have not pointed out is that it will fit itself into a space which is just 1m longer than the car. I know a lot of people who won't attempt that or who will and end up doing the forward backward shuffle half a dozen times as they have gone in too deep and hit the kerb with the back wheel. __________________ Mine: 2008 XC90 D5 SE Sport Geartronic Wifey's: 2014 V40 XC T5 AWD SE Lux Nav (with everything except TV Tuner)

May 6th, 2015, 12:43	#13
Eddie71 New Member Last Online: May 6th, 2015 12:52 Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Lancaster	I tried the park assist for the first time on Monday and to be honest it's to much faffing about, normally I judge if a space is right when I'm parallel to the space, old habits die hard, so I found myself having to reverse back so the car can scan the gap. By the time the car had parked I could've been in and out twice. I understand these electronic assists are to help out in certain circumstances and for less confident drivers shall we say, but I'm happy to park myself.

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