Get ready for more bells and whistles

Most of the systems are not really ready for wide spread usage, My perspective is they are a hazard to me.

Had the collision alert hit the brakes twice last week. Once in a construction zone with nobody in sight in front of me, the other time I was in the center lane passing a driver in the climbing lane while in a gentle left hand curve on I90.

May be regional thing.... my perspective is these systems are dangerous. Just one more reason for me to bale out of the profession soon.

I would estimate the false Lane Departure warnings at around 90% or higher.

 

How hard does it hit the brakes on false alarms? Like a little bump... Or hang you in the seat belt?

 

You know what thier counter to this argument will be.... Don't worry, the truck has ABS, you will still be in controll..

No joke.

 

Hard bump..... Like a panic bump then an "OOPS Sorry" return of control to the driver.


So yep enough to put you in the ditch if on ice.....

 

And in the same area is a link to this.....


New Study Warns of Dangers Linked to Advanced Driver Assist Technology
FEBRUARY 2, 2020
FeaturesTrucking News
By Transportation Nation Network
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Orlando, FL – Findings from a new study warn of the potentially dangerous pitfalls associated with the emergence of advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS).

According to the AAA Foundation, a new study found prolonged use of ADAS, like adaptive cruise control and lane-keeping assist, is associated with a 50% increase in the odds of drivers engaging in any form of distracted driving.

The study, conducted by the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute, tracked the driving behaviors of a group of drivers who are experienced users of ADAS in their personal vehicle.

 

This is just some group of a holes that want to sell more equipment to fleets. I have driven these so called smart trucks and they are a royal pain in the rear. By the time you drive 400 miles with beeps, buzzers, shakers, etc. you are ready for the nut house.

 

Had a Mack put a bruise on my chest. That's how hard they slam on the brakes.

 

55 on the cross Bronx. Stupid thing say a bridge so it slammed on brakes, 55 to 35 just like that.

 

They say it’s 50% braking but it feels a lot more. This freight liner isn’t that bad . Those internationals where really bad