Vehicle autonomy is going a little too far.

[slowchevy]

So now there's cars that drive themselves (Tesla) , various cars that park themselves (Lexus brought that into the mainstream years ago) and now Ford has this thing that backs up your trailer for you. This goes hand in hand with all of the cameras whether they be front, side, or backup cameras.



Seriously?

Am I the only one who thinks this stuff is getting a bit ridiculous?

I understand that it reduces the likelihood of accidents happening and is genuinely helpful, but I feel that these things are making people complacent and ignorant behind the wheel. What kinda man can't back his own trailer?

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[1quick]

Hipsters can't back trailers, and they need trailers for all those artsy craft things they pick up

 

[Bub]

Ford is catering to their yuppie demographic

 

[FrenchLicker]

Someone doesn't know understand the definition of autonomous vehicles.....

 

[Bru]

I think this is great. It's leveraging hardware that already exists (aided parking) and makes something that's usually a pain 100x easier. Sign me up.

 

[Mike K]

I have a hard time understanding why people embrace doing things a harder, less efficient way for nothing more than bragging rights. As if it's some badge of honor to say you worked harder to accomplish the same goal even though it wasn't necessary and you didn't get anything extra for it.

For the same reason I loved the half way engaged stability control on my BMWs for making me a better driver than I was, I like this for making something that's a pain in the butt (even if you're good at it) a lot easier.

 

[Bru]

It's like the auto parallel parking feature. I can parallel park with the best of em, and have to living in the city. I'll use the auto park feature every damn time I'm in an equipped car. It works so perfectly and painlessly, why the hell not.

 

[Stink Star]

My nex vehicle WILL have some type of lane keep assist and distance controlled cruise control. If you've ever used either of those things, it's hard to live without. It'd be like going back to having a car that uses keys- fuck that

 

[ChrisRac]

I think it's a good idea because I suck at backing up a trailer.

 

[Mook]

Ive worked w/ a trailer once and have watched friends struggle with it (first timers)....this is a logical evolution and I dont see anything wrong w/ it.

 

[1quick]

I think its a cool idea but will it back my boat around a corner miss the tree by my driveway and keep my boat 1 foot from the wall and `1foot from the work bench and 3 feet from my car is all I want to know

 

[Bru]

Yes. As long as you don't turn the trailer steering knob in the wrong direction. It's not an autonomous system. You physically have to turn the knob to move the trailer in the intended direction.