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A car you can't crash (really)

Fortune -- Automotive safety systems that sense when a vehicle is about to crash and initiate braking and tighten seatbelts to mitigate injury are evolving into systems that can prevent some collisions entirely.
The 2013 Lexus LS460, Toyota's luxury flagship, begins arriving in the U.S. in November with an "advanced pre-collision system" available as an option. When driving at speeds below 29 miles per hour, the system uses radar and optical sensors to determine if a car is likely to collide with a pedestrian or object ahead. The Toyota system can override a distracted, inattentive or impaired driver and bring the car to a stop prior to impact. It could prove especially helpful to preventing pedestrian injuries and deaths.

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Submitted Aug 13, 2012 By: BurntOrange

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hank1326 Champion Author Los Angeles Posts:8,914 Points:1,733,810 Joined:Jun 2008	Message Posted: Aug 14, 2012 10:02:03 PM Ignore hank1326 Report Abuse Right and we have an economic recovery as we speak.
melvindale Champion Author Michigan Posts:1,438 Points:351,230 Joined:Jun 2011	Message Posted: Aug 14, 2012 3:19:15 PM Ignore melvindale Report Abuse Wrong! There will be crashes, accidents, and fender benders. The better an item is "idiot proofed," it will just demonstrate more creative idiots.
sparky808 Champion Author Honolulu Posts:3,003 Points:598,710 Joined:Sep 2011	Message Posted: Aug 14, 2012 12:24:20 PM Ignore sparky808 Report Abuse Thank you for posting.
jetskijerry Champion Author North Carolina Posts:3,901 Points:773,245 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: Aug 14, 2012 12:26:00 AM Ignore jetskijerry Report Abuse bet I can...
Bezalel Champion Author Oklahoma City Posts:12,103 Points:2,290,995 Joined:Oct 2006	Message Posted: Aug 14, 2012 12:24:23 AM Ignore Bezalel Report Abuse Great! Now people can text and drive.
TIGERPAW46 Champion Author Florida Posts:7,131 Points:1,356,655 Joined:Mar 2004	Message Posted: Aug 13, 2012 11:39:23 PM Ignore TIGERPAW46 Report Abuse Right & the Titanic couldn't sink either. Don't trust too many electronic controls that malfunction. Maybe it's good but not to replace good driving practices. Just as a safety belt. Hope it doesn't decide to lock up the brakes for no reason in heavy traffic & cause a series of rear end collisions. Yes I know the other drivers are suppose to stay far enough behind to stop regardless of the circumstances, but we are dealing with reality. [Edited by: TIGERPAW46 at 8/14/2012 12:41:01 AM EST]
gem1224 Champion Author Tulsa Posts:1,541 Points:491,640 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: Aug 13, 2012 11:18:58 PM Ignore gem1224 Report Abuse LOL Why do I have a hard time with this one???
us4usa Champion Author Missouri Posts:5,991 Points:1,113,265 Joined:May 2008	Message Posted: Aug 13, 2012 11:17:23 PM Ignore us4usa Report Abuse Will they stop the dumb ass from running red lights???
bluegrasser1 Champion Author Richmond Posts:15,938 Points:2,616,595 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Aug 13, 2012 11:14:24 PM Ignore bluegrasser1 Report Abuse ok
GoGoGoodyear Champion Author Los Angeles Posts:2,053 Points:508,060 Joined:Mar 2010	Message Posted: Aug 13, 2012 11:10:16 PM Ignore GoGoGoodyear Report Abuse Just as some other things in modern life have led to a downward apiral in certain aspects of society, this will also have it's downside. This will help create less observant, less experienced and generally worse drivers. For sci-fi fans; this is one possible outcome.
Jarol Champion Author Iowa Posts:8,429 Points:1,594,115 Joined:Nov 2007	Message Posted: Aug 13, 2012 11:06:45 PM Ignore Jarol Report Abuse Under 29 mph?
rahcat Champion Author Grand Rapids Posts:2,473 Points:663,175 Joined:Jan 2010	Message Posted: Aug 13, 2012 11:06:26 PM Ignore rahcat Report Abuse Is it equipped with an ejection seat too?
judgemobile Champion Author Ohio Posts:7,575 Points:2,446,110 Joined:Nov 2005	Message Posted: Aug 13, 2012 11:05:14 PM Ignore judgemobile Report Abuse if people depend on the system and it fails...then what ?
yakstar Champion Author Montreal Posts:2,420 Points:480,520 Joined:Jan 2012	Message Posted: Aug 13, 2012 11:04:05 PM Ignore yakstar Report Abuse almost like a pre-crime division...
jferrara41 All-Star Author Pennsylvania Posts:598 Points:110,665 Joined:Apr 2012	Message Posted: Aug 13, 2012 11:03:42 PM Ignore jferrara41 Report Abuse ok
treeguy Veteran Author Wisconsin Posts:267 Points:654,865 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: Aug 13, 2012 11:02:09 PM Ignore treeguy Report Abuse I wonder how many people DIDN'T think "Titanic"...
Bud122CA Champion Author California Posts:7,471 Points:1,606,075 Joined:Jul 2008	Message Posted: Aug 13, 2012 11:00:52 PM Ignore Bud122CA Report Abuse I don't trust this idea.
Suzzoom Champion Author Nevada Posts:2,368 Points:506,140 Joined:Jan 2011	Message Posted: Aug 13, 2012 11:00:17 PM Ignore Suzzoom Report Abuse At 29 mph, most anybody can avoid a crash. What about a speeding, weaving drunk driver?
TIGERPAW46 Champion Author Florida Posts:7,131 Points:1,356,655 Joined:Mar 2004	Message Posted: Aug 13, 2012 10:59:14 PM Ignore TIGERPAW46 Report Abuse just like the ship that couldn't sink.
bonzoonfmb Champion Author Florida Posts:1,787 Points:645,260 Joined:Feb 2010	Message Posted: Aug 13, 2012 10:56:45 PM Ignore bonzoonfmb Report Abuse Sound expensive. I hope these systems aren't mandated in the future but that is likely where this technology will lead.
miser709 Champion Author Grand Rapids Posts:1,268 Points:1,070,800 Joined:Mar 2004	Message Posted: Aug 13, 2012 10:56:14 PM Ignore miser709 Report Abuse Ok, fine.
Alaydown Champion Author Los Angeles Posts:5,121 Points:823,620 Joined:May 2007	Message Posted: Aug 13, 2012 10:51:43 PM Ignore Alaydown Report Abuse I don't want to play the part of crash test dummy.
knot2swift Champion Author Calgary Posts:4,388 Points:697,955 Joined:Nov 2009	Message Posted: Aug 13, 2012 10:51:17 PM Ignore knot2swift Report Abuse I can see it now! "Honestly officer, I was busy texting, eating, jerking off and drinking when my car decided to screw up!" [Edited by: knot2swift at 8/13/2012 11:52:58 PM EST]
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dchiou Champion Author San Jose Posts:2,821 Points:793,440 Joined:Feb 2007	Message Posted: Aug 13, 2012 10:47:14 PM Ignore dchiou Report Abuse i have to try it out
ggg452 Champion Author Manitoba Posts:1,570 Points:331,825 Joined:May 2012	Message Posted: Aug 13, 2012 10:42:11 PM Ignore ggg452 Report Abuse Be careful what you wish for...
mstearno Champion Author Dayton Posts:8,071 Points:1,732,210 Joined:Jan 2008	Message Posted: Aug 13, 2012 10:41:41 PM Ignore mstearno Report Abuse give my wife a chance
gd83goldwinger Champion Author South Bend Posts:1,428 Points:504,980 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: Aug 13, 2012 10:38:32 PM Ignore gd83goldwinger Report Abuse I still dont replace common sense when driving.
Blue48 Champion Author Illinois Posts:7,310 Points:1,638,920 Joined:Feb 2007	Message Posted: Aug 13, 2012 10:37:56 PM Ignore Blue48 Report Abuse COOL!
dirt girl Champion Author Twin Cities Posts:35,960 Points:3,072,980 Joined:Oct 2004	Message Posted: Aug 13, 2012 10:37:23 PM Ignore dirt girl Report Abuse Didn't they say that you couldn't crash (sink) the Titantic also? ;)
carloco75 Champion Author Richmond Posts:3,716 Points:601,115 Joined:Oct 2010	Message Posted: Aug 13, 2012 10:34:25 PM Ignore carloco75 Report Abuse Nothing new... [Edited by: carloco75 at 8/13/2012 11:38:13 PM EST]
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PoohMcGoo Champion Author Alabama Posts:3,067 Points:800,585 Joined:Dec 2010	Message Posted: Aug 13, 2012 10:31:36 PM Ignore PoohMcGoo Report Abuse Agreed, idiots tend to evolve..
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mdskier Champion Author Maryland Posts:9,936 Points:1,782,780 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: Aug 13, 2012 10:27:59 PM Ignore mdskier Report Abuse How does the saying go. When they make something Idiot proof thay don't plan for bigger Idiots to show up.
bojiway1 Champion Author Minnesota Posts:2,049 Points:479,035 Joined:Dec 2011	Message Posted: Aug 13, 2012 10:27:40 PM Ignore bojiway1 Report Abuse I'll believe it when it passes my sister test
wayoung56 Champion Author Alabama Posts:2,805 Points:819,310 Joined:Oct 2006	Message Posted: Aug 13, 2012 10:27:28 PM Ignore wayoung56 Report Abuse Interesting article...
monarch57 Champion Author British Columbia Posts:1,628 Points:135,710 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Aug 13, 2012 10:26:11 PM Ignore monarch57 Report Abuse Maybe someday accidents will be a thing of the past.
Bruno44 Champion Author Texas Posts:7,080 Points:1,769,170 Joined:Sep 2007	Message Posted: Aug 13, 2012 10:25:47 PM Ignore Bruno44 Report Abuse Will it detect idiots texting and playing games instead of paying attention?
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Mustache_33 All-Star Author Toronto Posts:900 Points:181,455 Joined:May 2012	Message Posted: Aug 13, 2012 10:15:49 PM Ignore Mustache_33 Report Abuse better than nothing (idiot/senile drivers could surely use these features).