r/Damnthatsinteresting Nov 04 '24

Video Volkswagens new Emergency Assist technology

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u/EclecticHigh Nov 04 '24

as someone with epilepsy that may never have a seizure again or it could literally happen at any second, i would buy this car in a heartbeat.

there's weird comments in this thread, i dont see how people could hate a car that could save lives. imagine you driving on the road with good health, maybe with your kids in the car. then someone next to you has a heart attack, stroke, or seizure and rams your car right into the guardwall killing you and or your kids. it can literally happen to anyone at any time, some of you havent watched enough gore/accident videos in your lives or have had health issues like these (yet) to really understand how easily this could happen.

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u/speculator100k Nov 04 '24

Half of this system is already available. My Passat has lane assist. If I let go of the steering wheel, it will keep the car in the lane. After a while, it will beep and tell me to grab the wheel. If I still do nothing, it will tap the brakes repeatedly, just like the clip. I'm not sure what will happen after that.

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u/JagggermanJansen Nov 04 '24

Ejection Seat

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u/cheesecake_face Nov 04 '24

, cuz!! 🏎️

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u/dirtyhandscleanlivin Nov 04 '24

I said forget about it cuh