Cars parking themselves?

[unapiedra]

Originally Posted by sanddrag

In Germany, driving is almost an art. Drivers are connected with their cars and are focused while driving. There are no frivilous features such as cupholders in German cars. Driving is about driving, not drinking coffee, reading the paper, or eating a Big Mac.

True. Doing so is quite expensive. Besides that there is a penalty (I think 60Euro=$70) you have the liability to everything what happens even if it wasn't totally your fault.

Why sue MacDonalds because you ate a hamburger while causing an accident?

Originally Posted by sanddrag

Heck, most cars have cruise control and a good alignment and you don't even have to use your feet or your hands for going straight anyhow. Driving has become too easy. The requirements for driver's ed and training are too low. Testing is not done often enough.

Something must be done.

Driving a 5000 lb potential deadly weapon has become easier than riding a skateboard.

EDIT: Just to sum up my opinion, don't make the car smarter, make the people more skillful. Fix the problem at the source. If people can't drive, a car that does it for them is not the solution. Even with a smart car, they still cannot drive.

I think an IQ-Test or a few driving questions in every car would prevent a lot.
So instead of using your keys make a test! ;-)