10-06-2008, 10:37 AM | #1 | |
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Big Brother... errr... Daddy in the car?
From Yahoo News... not Odd, just News...
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Some facts:
I know we've got folks on this list of all ages... what do you think? Good idea, or bad idea?
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10-06-2008, 11:03 AM | #2 |
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Re: Big Brother... errr... Daddy in the car?
I wouldn't say it's a bad idea, but the number of computer saavy teens is growing steadily. How will Ford ensure that the next generation of kiddies won't be able to bypass the system.
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10-06-2008, 11:04 AM | #3 |
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Re: Big Brother... errr... Daddy in the car?
I know Corvette and some other cars have had 3 keys for 3 different speeds for years now.
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10-06-2008, 11:06 AM | #4 |
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Re: Big Brother... errr... Daddy in the car?
As a young driver...I agree with the speed limitation, although sometimes when overtaking you would want more... Don't agree with the volume limitation.
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10-06-2008, 11:17 AM | #5 |
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Re: Big Brother... errr... Daddy in the car?
Chips in the keys are what control everything, just like they do for many vehicles now. Once the tools to be able to read (and program!) the keys become more available, the ability to hack them will increase dramatically.
I wasn't aware that Corvettes offered speed-limiting keys.... have to check those out. Just priced one out trying to find info on those keys... amazing what you can get in a car for a mere US$70k...
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10-06-2008, 11:26 AM | #6 |
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Re: Big Brother... errr... Daddy in the car?
It'd be interesting to see how easy it is to hack one of those...
Eh, I can see how it would be a good idea in theory, but I don't think it's going to catch on.
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10-06-2008, 11:31 AM | #7 | |
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Re: Big Brother... errr... Daddy in the car?
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10-06-2008, 12:03 PM | #8 |
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Re: Big Brother... errr... Daddy in the car?
Hmm, this seems like a promising idea, though the limiter probably would need to change depending on highway/local streets. Because having a 70mph limit on a local road doesn't make sense,thats still way too fast. Going at a speed of 70 on a 60mph limit is going to feel limiting, but going at 70mph on a 40mph or less is going to give the thrill of speeding (which is even more dangerous).
So unless it can change limits depending on where the person is, (gps connectivity? bluetooth gps? something) its not going to really make things any safer, and infact it'll probably make teens more dangerous. And of course this is a generalization of teens, but I'm speaking of those who are prone to speeding intentionally, not those who don't (for the latter it shouldn't really matter whether they had a limiter or not because they don't speed, right ? )
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10-06-2008, 04:22 PM | #9 | |
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Re: Big Brother... errr... Daddy in the car?
Excellent point. I know my GPS "knows" what the speed limit is where I am... it'd be helpful to have the car thing know the same thing, and limit me based on where I am. 80MPH (130kph) in a school zone *just* isn't a good idea...
And while I don't think it will catch on from the young driver's point of view, I think it's got a lot of possibilities from the parents' point of view. And depending on who's buying the car... their point of view generally wins I did a little more research and foundthis Australian company and product. Quote:
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10-06-2008, 04:56 PM | #10 |
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Re: Big Brother... errr... Daddy in the car?
I see no major issues with the volume limiter, if they can work it with the GPS like with the speedlimiter.
Say reducing the volume below a certain level in residential zones? I don't care how loud you have it out on the streets, but I don't want to hear your bass speakers inside my living room.
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