And the car will charge you for your own luggage.Two nasty features are coming to "connected cars."
1. Remote kill switch
2. Monthly billing for features the car came with like $10/mo to use the seat heaters!
And the car will charge you for your own luggage.Two nasty features are coming to "connected cars."
1. Remote kill switch
2. Monthly billing for features the car came with like $10/mo to use the seat heaters!
With that list in most cities you might as well just edit it to three suggestions.If a persons main driving safety issue is other people are driving too slow that might be a sign? To avoid aggressive driving, below are strategies offered by internet sources.
- Practice Polite Driving Habits: Avoid tailgating, cutting off other vehicles, speeding, weaving, leaving high beam headlights on, and erratic braking. Merge politely and always err on the side of being courteous. Avoid using phone or texting while driving. Pay attention to the road.
- Slow Down: Let aggressive drivers go around you and they will quickly be on their way.
- Get Away from Aggressive Drivers: If you notice a driver with aggressive behavior, create distance between you by slowing down or changing lanes.
- Don't Make Rude Gestures or Yell: Avoid engaging with aggressive drivers by making rude gestures or yelling. Avoid eye contact with an aggressive driver trying to provoke a reaction.
- Use Your Horn Sparingly: Horns should primarily be used in emergency situations. Tap your horn lightly if needed to get a driver's attention.
- Avoid Making Driving Competitive: Remember that driving is not a competition; focus on getting home safely rather than teaching other drivers a lesson.
- Apologize if You've Made a Mistake: If you accidentally cut off another driver or make a mistake, smile and wave as an apology to disarm and calm most drivers. If you hit a parked car, leave your insurance and contact information.
- Don't Drive Under Distress: Avoid driving if you're angry, upset, or drowsy to prevent reacting aggressively to other drivers' mistakes.
- Adjust Your Driving Attitude: Give other drivers the benefit of the doubt and consider whether responding aggressively is worth the risk of injury or harm.
- Have Reasonable Expectations About Travel Time: Plan your travel time wisely, give yourself plenty of time to reach your destination, and avoid setting unreasonable expectations for arrival time.
- Call 911 if Under Attack: If confronted by an aggressive driver behaving violently, call 911 immediately and drive to a safe public location with witnesses.
- If you took the time to read these suggestions and think they are proper etiquette, you're probably not an aggressive driver.
BMW dropped that one - apparently feeling like you're being charged twice for the same thing doesn't go down very well. They still seem to be experimenting to find out where the edge of acceptance is though, and no doubt how fast you can move the edge without causing too much resistance.2. Monthly billing for features the car came with like $10/mo to use the seat heaters!
Was this gadget OEM from Toyota or something the dealer added?Last October I bought a 2019 Avalon from my local Toyota dealer. I was filing the paperwork and noticed a 1 page document about getting a 1 year "free" service for a vague stolen car program. After researching this company I discovered it is a tracking/monitoring service that relies on a DONGLE installed into my OBD system. I was shocked, as absolutely no mention was made on the document about any "device."
I raced over to the dealer and inquired with the Sales Manager. Yes, there is a cell phone based device in my car that goes on everytime you start the car. I demanded it be removed immediately and put in my hands. They were embarrased and rushed the car into the service department and removed it. It's rather large thing - see picture.
He said they put them in every car sold! They own five branded dealerships in my area.
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Yep, surveillance capitalism. The very reason Mark Zuckerberg is a multi-billionaire.
Dealer added from a company in Salt Lake City.Was this gadget OEM from Toyota or something the dealer added?
In South Africa you cannot insure your car without one of these systems because car theft is so high.Last October I bought a 2019 Avalon from my local Toyota dealer. I was filing the paperwork and noticed a 1 page document about getting a 1 year "free" service for a vague stolen car program. After researching this company I discovered it is a tracking/monitoring service that relies on a DONGLE installed into my OBD system. I was shocked, as absolutely no mention was made on the document about any "device."
I raced over to the dealer and inquired with the Sales Manager. Yes, there is a cell phone based device in my car that goes on everytime you start the car. I demanded it be removed immediately and put in my hands. They were embarrased and rushed the car into the service department and removed it. It's rather large thing - see picture.
He said they put them in every car sold! They own five branded dealerships in my area.
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So if I understand, it .. a surveillance state? A place where ("good"???) behavior is monitored and censured? Who would be watching those watchers?Personally, I don't mind having aggressive drivers paying a bit more. They can afford a new car and need to respect safe driving. Perhaps if this information becomes public they might be a little safer on the road?
I would like these companies to also record impact data along with GPS and report it to a national public database. There are so many hit and run accidents in parking lots and on the road it's crazy. Our car was hit twice simply going inside the pharmacy in one year. No note left - $1800-2500 in damages each time. There's a growing lack of moral accountability within segments of the US population.
That's China with their social credit system.Where does it stop? Where
So if I understand, it .. a surveillance state? A place where ("good"???) behavior is monitored and censured? Who would be watching those watchers?
Peace.
Such does exist (as I understand it). The problem (as I see it) is that the data analysis is probably algorithmic. Make a few sudden stops for deer crossing the road and you're an undisciplined driver.I would not be adverse to optional vehicle monitoring that gave me reduced premiums for sensible driving. That way I could opt in for the car and opt out for the motorbike
Oh yeah, I remember him!
He's in my Data Bank.
I let Google guide me around.
I wonder what it makes of days like this:
Driving?
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Hiking?
Off-roading?
Flying!
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My mom signed up for monitored rate-reduction from her insurance provider.Such does exist (as I understand it). The problem (as I see it) is that the data analysis is probably algorithmic. Make a few sudden stops for deer crossing the road and you're an undisciplined driver.
Maybe yes, maybe no. Not something I'd want to discover empirically.
You do realize that mathematically, this is possible? The average is not the median. But based on my driving experience I believe it is unlikely.70% of drivers in the US believe they have above average driving skill. I don't know about the rest of the country, but in urban and rural California areas that I have been, it is closer to 10% and getting worse every year.
And yes, I am an excellent driver, top 5% easy.
Yes indeed, all this data mining is for our own good , what could possibly go wrongThere's a saying "those who give up freedom for safety will eventually have neither. Substitute privacy for freedom.
There's a saying "those who give up freedom for safety will eventually have neither. Substitute privacy for freedom.
I agree with those posts.Yes indeed, all this data mining is for our own good , what could possibly go wrong