 Brakes in general 2
It's important to note that a defective braking system is only rarely to blame for an accident. And if it is, then it has usually at least been poorly maintained or even someone has tinkered with.
Even if the TÜV (German Technical Inspection Agency) issues a complaint about a brake system, this does not mean that half or even less of its function is impaired.
In more than 90 percent of cases, it is the person who reacts incorrectly, although one must distinguish between clearly incorrect preparation for an upcoming car journey, such as under the
influence of alcohol or accepted defects, and those that arise during the journey, such as excessive speed or insufficient attention.
Of course, with improper preparation, electronic systems reach their limits. While there are breathalyzers that could prevent the engine from starting in an emergency, there are probably too
many workarounds or legal regulations to do so. And who would voluntarily order such a system when buying a new car – hardly anyone who is particularly at risk?
The capabilities of electronic safety systems are usually limited to specific situations while driving. Therefore, there must be triggers, and these should be well-founded. If the display constantly
offers you a cup of coffee, even though you're feeling perfectly fit, the idea of ??deactivating this part or the entire safety system quickly arises.
Speaking of deactivation, this has now become a whole philosophical topic or discussion. Fans of cornering more sideways than lengthways, for example, are calling for ESP to be completely
deactivated, which fortunately isn't possible in many cases. It's all too easy for ingenuous drivers to get into the driver's seat and forget to turn the system back on.
Which is by no means to say that such a vehicle is safe from accidents among the obstructionists - quite the opposite. You may already realize from what has been said so far that the road to
zero fatalities or even injuries in road traffic is still a long one. After all, Daimler has just opened a new crash testing hall, larger than a football field.
No, we probably won't be able to teach the average driver how to behave in critical situations, as racing drivers train at almost every race. Especially since what has been learned must be
practiced constantly, otherwise it will be forgotten. Apart from critical maneuvers initiated by the driver himself, the remaining responsibility, e.g., due to bad weather, will likely lie with future
electronic safety systems.
After all, what can such a system do if someone traveling at a speed higher than a truck in the middle lane of the motorway suddenly discovers that the intended exit is very close and
therefore changes lanes just behind a truck in the right-hand lane and, because of the still higher speed, intends to overtake the truck on the right in the already started turning lane.
Unfortunately, in this case, due to the driver's seat, a vehicle on the left in this lane is detected too late. It has already slowed down and is currently being overtaken by the truck. What on
earth can electronics do in this situation? Especially when the navigation system isn't switched on due to the undoubtedly existing local knowledge.
Anticipating an accident and reacting accordingly is usually something only experienced drivers can do. For less experienced drivers, electronics can make them aware of dangers before
certain limits are reached. This is not only in their own interest, but also in the interest of other road users.
Believe me, there are literally 'tricky' situations where even a professional suddenly taking the wheel couldn't help. In those cases, you should have reacted correctly beforehand. In general,
anticipatory and foresighted driving is the most effective way to prepare for or avoid critical situations.
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