BMW's left turn assistant

[salsashark]

I'm usually not one for bells and whistles and what not on cars, but here's one that I'd be in full support of. I'd even go as far as to have BMW install a taser in the steering wheel that would shoot the driver if they try to turn out in front of someone.



BMW left turn assistant uses lasers to help you avoid running people over

BMW continues to fight the good fight: making sure you hit fewer people with its luxury vehicles. The German automaker is developing a vehicle warning system aimed at curbing collisions caused by drivers making left turns -- a leading cause of accidents and motorcycle fatalities. The system, which can be enabled for vehicles making left or U-turns while traveling under 10mph, detects movements using the vehicle's navigation system and a single camera. Once a left turn is recognized, three lasers are used to scan for hazards up to 328-feet away -- if one is detected, the car will automatically brake and throw up corresponding alerts for the driver. The company is set to show off the system as part of INTERSAFE 2, this week in Wolfsburg, Germany. In the meantime, the rest of us will have to rely on things like mirrors and looking over our shoulders.

http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/16/b...id-running-pe/

http://www.gizmag.com/bmw-left-turn-assistant/18648/

[asp_125]

BMW left turn assistant uses lasers to help you avoid running people over

I want frickkin "Lasers" .. pew pew pew, shoot the left turners from the bike.

[puckstr]

[QUOTE=salsashark;566574]I'm usually not one for bells and whistles and what not on cars, but here's one that I'd be in full support of. I'd even go as far as to have BMW install a taser in the steering wheel that would shoot the driver if they try to turn out in front of someone.


Funny but I think you mean "LASER"

[Sparker]

They could install that on NASCAR cars with a few minor tweeks and you wouldnt even need drivers!

[puckstr]

They could install that on NASCAR cars with a few minor tweeks and you wouldnt even need drivers!

They already don't need Brains

[Squisha]

That still leaves all those yahoos gassing it through the light. They sure ain't gonna be going ten or less!!

I propose left-turn shock collars.

[Sean]

So, does it not work over 10 miles per hour? I'm guessing many people will be unable to use the system if you have to slow down that much.

They should make this mandatory for some drivers! Kind of like the breathalizer that they make people install in their car.

[puckstr]

That still leaves all those yahoos gassing it through the light. They sure ain't gonna be going ten or less!!

I propose left-turn shock collars.

This might work

[salsashark]

Not a perfect system, but an interesting proof of concept and technology trending.

[Sean]

Not a perfect system, but an interesting proof of concept and technology trending.

Agreed. Between this and the auto paralell parking system, people won't even really need to actually drive anymore. Which, in some cases, is a good thing.

[salsashark]

Agreed. Between this and the auto paralell parking system, people won't even really need to actually drive anymore. Which, in some cases, is a good thing.

Auto-drive engaged... Be well John Spartan

[Sean]

What's up with the three seashells? My questions were never answered...

[salsashark]

He doesn't know how to use the three sea shells!

[Rooster]

What's up with the three seashells? My questions were never answered...

i have wondered the same thing. i have googled and googled and came up with nothing.

[Sean]

He doesn't know how to use the three sea shells!

[Swift]

[puckstr]