The last two points are very valid but I think the fake engine noise while driving is pretty important for safety, no? Personally, I cant drive and usually get around by bike or on foot where a car that’s totally silent can be dangerous if you don’t see it coming
so, I meant fake engine noise in the cabin, not external noise
however, I’m also against that godawful sound that cars make at low speed. it’s infuriatingly disturbing. their tires make enough goddamn noise already. I understand the reason for it, and it accomplishes its job, and my opinion is that I hate it. I hate-stare at drivers whose vehicle is making that whirring noise whenever one is near me
they’re blinding, preventing oncoming people from being able to see. and because lowbeams are just as bright as highbeams, just aimed lower, even lowbeams blind people. drive anywhere in a hilly area and this becomes apparent.
they’re also obscene to be blasting into pedestrian and cyclist eyes in low speed neighbourhoods with streetlights. like how would those drivers feel if I walked around with a 4000lumen flashlight pointed at their eyes as they drive.
assuming the following is true, this is a new car I would actually buy
no LED headlights (they are dangerous and rude)
you can disable the fake engine noise and transmission behaviour
the touchscreen is minimal and crucial controls are not locked behind menus or on the touchscreen in the first place
there aren’t excessive privacy concerns or lockouts preventing user maintenance
The last two points are very valid but I think the fake engine noise while driving is pretty important for safety, no? Personally, I cant drive and usually get around by bike or on foot where a car that’s totally silent can be dangerous if you don’t see it coming
so, I meant fake engine noise in the cabin, not external noise
however, I’m also against that godawful sound that cars make at low speed. it’s infuriatingly disturbing. their tires make enough goddamn noise already. I understand the reason for it, and it accomplishes its job, and my opinion is that I hate it. I hate-stare at drivers whose vehicle is making that whirring noise whenever one is near me
In the US cars are supposed to emit a Pedestrian Warning System (PWS) at low speeds. This not a vroom-vroom. Cars make plenty of noise, even EV .
Can you explain why you think LED headlights are either of those?
they’re blinding, preventing oncoming people from being able to see. and because lowbeams are just as bright as highbeams, just aimed lower, even lowbeams blind people. drive anywhere in a hilly area and this becomes apparent.
they’re also obscene to be blasting into pedestrian and cyclist eyes in low speed neighbourhoods with streetlights. like how would those drivers feel if I walked around with a 4000lumen flashlight pointed at their eyes as they drive.
Too bright and concentrated. Both US and Canada will be regulating them.