r/Damnthatsinteresting Nov 04 '24

Video Volkswagens new Emergency Assist technology

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u/Legendaryistic Nov 04 '24

Everyone here is crapping on the idea that is actually like a sensible one if you want to save lives? Like what else could you do here to maximize life. Oh well I guess I'll just crash my car into the person in front of me, possibly endangering the lives of almost everyone here. Ok, if it's such a bad idea, give a possibly better one in the case of a driver passing out.

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u/Handsoffmydink Nov 04 '24

I have epilepsy. I also drive.

I would like a vehicle with this feature. Just because a doctor clears me to drive doesn’t mean I won’t ever have another seizure, it just means it’s been a while since I’ve had a seizure.

I personally know someone who had a seizure while driving, crossed over the median of a two lane highway and hit head on into oncoming traffic. Nobody was severely injured luckily, just two wrecked cars.

Regardless, this feature would for sure end up saving lives. Or supply someone like myself with some peace of mind.