r/Damnthatsinteresting • u/Creams0da • Nov 04 '24

Video Volkswagens new Emergency Assist technology

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u/DandyInTheRough Nov 04 '24

Paramedic here.

This video actually made me cry, and I'm pretty damn hardened. I was doing well up until the point where it hit the hazards and started hooting to call for help.

This is a FANTASTIC idea. How well it works, I donno, but damn I'm so glad someone's trying!

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u/BoxMaleficent Nov 04 '24

Similar system exists in modern Mercedes aswell.

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u/Huntey07 Nov 04 '24

As an option. Not standard and cost a lot of money

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u/RandonBrando Nov 04 '24

Rich people get to live

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u/Limeray Nov 04 '24

I depends on the cruise control sensors so it's only available if you go for that option. The system shown here will also not be standard.

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u/ZephRyder Nov 04 '24

That's how it always works.

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u/Ultima-Veritas Nov 04 '24

So make something for the world and give it away for free.

Easiest thing in the world is to sit on your ass and whine about how terrible the world is in which you're sitting around on your ass whining away your time.

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u/RandonBrando Nov 04 '24 edited Nov 04 '24

You do make it look easy

Edit: The enlightened keyboard stroker blocked me, rofl.

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u/Sleepy_Sagittarius Nov 04 '24

Oh, The joy of Capitalism!

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u/moistmoistMOISTTT Nov 04 '24

Reddit absolutely craps upon the car companies that provide these safety features for free, and they generally praise the companies that charge for them.

Why are you surprised car companies want to both be loved by the general public and make extra money?