[williamspencer]

Well, I had a real close call due to my own slightly aggressive driving and the response of the Collision system. There was a car in the left lane this morning going 50 in a 55 (aka 75 during rush hour.) People eventually started to pass around her on the right and jump back into the left. As I went for my move the car abruptly started braking and cut the gas because it thought I was going to hit the car in the middle lane as I was moving to the left lane. It basically acted like I was brake checking the lady going slow in the left lane. Thankfully she was able to stop but it scared the crap out of me and her. I felt really bad. I had my foot on the gas and all of a sudden the gas pedal was cut off and the brakes jammed on really card. If the system had been off it would have been no problem. I didn't think the move I was making was nutty. It was aggressive but there was at least two car lengths for me to move into.

Anyway. The system works and is extremely cautious. I decided to leave it on and just chill out but I would turn it off if I was trying get some where quick and needed to make some tight passes.

 

[williamspencer]

I found a setting to adjust the distance for the system. It was set on normal but I changed it to short. Hopefully that will suit my driving style better!

 

[williamspencer]

It's been a bit better but I still turn it off if I'm in a rush. Hopefully I won't regret that decision one day. Still would prefer to crash the car myself rather than the car making a surprising decision for me. The annoying thing is you have to turn it off every time you get in the car. Not a biggie.

 

[williamspencer]

As a person who basically lives in NJ and lived in LI I can relate! Did you try the adaptive cruise? I am looking forward to seeing how it works on the first trip to the Island.

 

[williamspencer]

I have seen one besides mine. Looked at inventories and they are pretty high IMO. The same cars I looked at are still over a month later. I think of it being inspired by a classic SUV for people who want a decent amount of cargo space, higher ride, and powerful engine. It's not a 4runner offroad edition but it will do fine in most basic conditions.

 

[williamspencer]

Aggressive drivers never think they are nutty ?

Cool. You don’t know me or anything yet you assume the worst. Thanks. Maybe one day I’ll be as great as you.