Claudio Posted October 28, 2013 Share Volvo has introduced its revolutionary cyclist detection system to go hand-in-hand with its pedestrian detection and auto braking systems. The system incorporates full auto braking that automatically brakes if a cyclist swerves out in front of the car. This should be of particular interest to South African cyclists - finally we have a car on our side! Click here to view the article Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corvus Posted October 28, 2013 Share I'm sure car hijackers will love this feature. Inusc 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gnarly Posted October 28, 2013 Share On a golf tour in Ireland, Tiger Woods drives his Volvo into a petrol station in a reamote part of the Irish countryside. The attendant at the pump greets him in a typical Irish manner completely unaware of who the golfing pro is.-"Top of the mornin' to yer, sir" says the attendantTiger nods a quick hello and bends forward to pick up the nozzle. As he does so, two peggs fall out of his shirt pocket onto the ground.-"What are dey den, son?" asks the attendant.-"They're called peggs" replies Woods.-"Well, what on de good earth are dey for?" inquires the Irishman.-"They're for resting my balls on when I'm driving", Woods says.-"Feckin Jeysus", says the Irishman, "Dem boys at Volvo tink of everything!" fanievb 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helpmytrap Posted October 28, 2013 Share Not really ideal if there is a car tailgating the Volvo, like many of our road users do. It might prevent a collision with a cyclist but it might create one from behind with another vehicle. That being said, I'm sure Volvo would have some measure in place to prevent that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dracs Posted October 28, 2013 Share Surprising the lack of enthusiasm for this on a CYCLING FORUM!! Its a fantastic innovation that would save many lives if it was on all new cars, which I reckon it will be (one day). Edited October 28, 2013 by dracs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hennie VR Posted October 28, 2013 Share Not really ideal if there is a car tailgating the Volvo, like many of our road users do. It might prevent a collision with a cyclist but it might create one from behind with another vehicle. That being said, I'm sure Volvo would have some measure in place to prevent that. Yes they do. You can switch it off.Sat in the car at the Cycle Fair. Very nice although I dont like the centre console. Looks to much like a Saab but the rest I like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hennie VR Posted October 28, 2013 Share I think that most users will switch it off because with the amount off cars (especially taxi's) that push in front off you it must be very frustrating to drive and it will take forever to get to work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hennie VR Posted October 28, 2013 Share Claudio 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dracs Posted October 28, 2013 Share I think that most users will switch it off because with the amount off cars (especially taxi's) that push in front off you it must be very frustrating to drive and it will take forever to get to work.My XC60 has the earlier version with auto brake for cars etc and I assure you it has never activated in these circumstances and I fight Witkoppen mayhem every morning! It only steps in when it comes to a conclusion that a crash is inevitable and you have not reacted. I actually did have it activate once which was initially very confusing! Rushing somewhere I steemed up to a parking which had overgrown foliage at windscreen height. The deceleration is brutal and instant. Didn't know what had happened at first then figured I would have made contact with the light brush and the car would just know we were going into an object - not that it was to be a soft landing. Hennie VR 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wes84 Posted October 29, 2013 Share How will it respond when you pull in behind this? http://images04.olx.co.za/ui/19/19/41/1378802722_303721841_6-Trailer-Hire-at-WP-Trailer-Rent-Bellville-Durbanville-Cape-Town-Western-Cape.jpg Claudio 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dracs Posted October 29, 2013 Share How will it respond when you pull in behind this? http://images04.olx.co.za/ui/19/19/41/1378802722_303721841_6-Trailer-Hire-at-WP-Trailer-Rent-Bellville-Durbanville-Cape-Town-Western-Cape.jpgHow do you spell "WTF" in Swedish? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corvus Posted October 29, 2013 Share How do you spell "WTF" in Swedish?WTFükkönen Oh wait, that's Finnish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wes84 Posted October 30, 2013 Share How do you spell "WTF" in Swedish?WTFükkönen Oh wait, that's Finnish. Luckily this is not mine! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wes84 Posted October 30, 2013 Share Can you imagine Volvo bringing out a MTB...with auto brake feature!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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