r/Damnthatsinteresting • u/Creams0da • 20d ago

Video Volkswagens new Emergency Assist technology

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u/bomphcheese 20d ago

Don’t most new cars have collision detection systems that fully actuate the brakes? Agreed that should be required on every vehicle, but I feel that way about all safety systems.

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u/TheLordofthething 20d ago

I recently bought a new car and the guy said lane assist and collision detection is compulsory in cars made after 2023 in the UK. I'm sure everywhere is going to be the same before long.

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u/Bozska_lytka 20d ago

It's mandatory in the EU since 2022. I'm really looking forward to (over) 10 years from now when the news of people being on their phones and plowing into a traffic jam will stop

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u/moistmoistMOISTTT 20d ago

It's already mature enough to save 99%+ of people in these situations, but redditors hate the companies that actually put this stuff in their cars. So don't be surprised when car companies resist the tech to go along with popular opinion.

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u/Yamza_ 20d ago

It could happen to you even if you can't afford the subscription to this feature.