Volvo Has A Great Idea For Vehicle Safety

fmdog44

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Starting with the 2021 models Vovo will offer a "Care Key" to all buyers. It simply programs the maximum speed the vehicle can travel. This hopefully stops speeders and young drivers from going as fast as the vehicle will travel. I know several vehicles went from max. of 120 to 140 mph on some speedometers, why I can't guess. Volvo also has reduced the maximum speed to 112 mph. Thank you Volvo. Many years ago a friend of mine bought his teenage on a Corvette. Not long after the teen was killed in it after crashing at a very high rate of speed.
 

I understand the concept but I've been in a few situations where I've needed to step on the gas to avoid an accident.

I guess I'm old school and would prefer that the manufacturers let me drive the car until the day comes when the autonomous little bubble cars take over and whisk me to my destination.
 

Aunt Bea said:
I understand the concept but I've been in a few situations where I've needed to step on the gas to avoid an accident.

I guess I'm old school and would prefer that the manufacturers let me drive the car until the day comes when the autonomous little bubble cars take over and whisk me to my destination.
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It does not limit the vehicles ability to accelerate rather only the top end speed the vehicle can reach. How many times have you buried the speedometer? Keep in mind it is for parents of teenage drivers so they feel secure that the kid is not racing or speeding like computer programs that prevent Little Johnny from going on porn sites.
 
Sometime back, I found myself driving on a nice long stretch of road with almost no traffic. I decided to see how fast this Impala LTZ really would go...the speedometer goes to 140. It quickly stepped up to about 116MPH, then the engine began to cut out, and only resumed running properly when I dropped below 100. There is no doubt that I could have buried the speedometer had it not been for the "speed controls" imbedded in the BCM. At any rate, I only did this once, as at such speeds any minor event could be fatal.
 
I bought a Mustang 5.0 in 2015 and on a Sunday morning I attempted to bury the speedometer but backed off at a little past 120 - little scary. The Stang felt like I was doing 40 as it was smooth and straight.
 
Yep; it's such a good idea that GM and Ford initiated it before 2015. https://abc7.com/automotive/new-cars-offer-parental-controls-over-teen-driving/714770/


Monday, May 11th, 2015--New technology may offer parents peace of mind when putting their teens behind the wheel.

The new Chevy Malibu will be the first General Motors vehicle with an optional system made specifically for teen drivers. The model arrives late this year.

"It allows parents to first set parameters in the car and then monitor to see how their kids obey and behave," said Shad Balch, a spokesman for Chevrolet.

When in teen driver mode, the radio won't play until all seatbelts are buckled, the volume is limited and top speeds are capped.

Ford actually got a jump on the teen driving issue with its MyKey system five years ago. Parents are able to give teens the special key for a car that automatically turns on in restricted mode.

Ford says they put 9 million cars on the road with the MyKey system.

The General Motors system is similar, but goes further by recording when safety systems are activated and then issuing a report card.
 
Not altruistic. The EU will require all vehicles to have speed limiters by this time.

Coupled with cameras, road sensors and GPS the speed will be limited to the local speed limit.

Override will be available for overtaking or accelerating out of trouble etc. but safeguards will be in place.
 
My top speed was 540 mph, or 470 knots, or .7 Mach. Of course, I was in a Boeing 767. I hope that I converted the numbers correctly. It’s been awhile since I had to log these entries.
 
I have used the speed limiter for12 years at least, also the
cruise control for motorways or dual carriageway roads.

Mike.
 
Laurie said:
I have driven in Germany. There's something very satisfying about setting the cruise control to 110 mph!
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For Sure! Anyone out for a leisurely drive on a Germany Autobahn is pushing their luck. Even when I was stationed over there, in the 1960's, driving on the autobahn was almost like racing at Nurburgring race track....without all the sharp curves.
 

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