I'm Sorry, Dave, You're Speeding

[cherrypie]

At the Melbourne Motor Show last week, Toyota unveiled a controversial concept car that would very closely monitor, and in some cases restrict, the actions of its driver -- including refusing to turn on. The driver would have to enter a memory card into its console to turn on the engine. Based on the driver's experience and driving record, the car adjusts its engine performance, cutting back for motorists with less experience or spotty driving records.


Hmmmm good idea or bad idea? Read the full article here (http://www.wired.com/news/autotech/0,2554,62503,00.html?tw=wn_techhead_11) and tell me what you think.

[james]

frankly, if i'm in a car, and i know its limitations, and suddenly, through no fault of my own, I _need_ to push those limitations (think drunk driver/sleeping truck driver/crazy teenager/lawyer/doctor) and the car won't let me b/c of my 'driving record' that company will be getting a call from my lawyer to pay for my medical bills, lost income, etc.

[Jason425]

yea that's a bunch of crap.. reminds me of the new stuff M$ is working on..

[cherrypie]

yep..... i agree..... but the idea of having your liscense linked to your plates is good though.....

[jojasary]

i think it would be most beneficial to new drivers like me who cant controll their speed as well and dont know roads as well