I agree that engine on == headlights on, but I disagree with the notion that there shouldn’t be a switch. It should just be a defaulted to on type of thing - but the option to turn them off can still be useful in odd circumstances, such as the stereotypical drive in theater example.

In some states you are actually allowed to drink and drive.... you just can’t drive while your ability is impaired. So you can go ahead and let your friends drink while you’re driving, and you can even take a sip or two yourself, but it’s just as illegal as anywhere else to drive with your BAC above some chosen limit.

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Senna’s incident would be prevented today mostly by the addition of wheel tethers - although we do know that these can and have broken in the past. The current xylon reinforcement strip in the helmet visors (as well as improved helmets in general) should help as well - but some extra protection in the form of a…

Ratzenberger’s incident would be prevented today (at least in theory) by a combination of the higher cockpit surrounds, but more so by the side impact structures.

In France? Nuclear mostly.

There’s a lot of rule changes which need to be figured into this, not just the 3pt line. Some big ones since just the Jordan era are defensive 3 seconds, hand checking, and the restricted area. Depending on which way you go, those would either hurt or help the Warriors versus teams with better big men.

Fact is that…

Also, three years (2016, 2017, and 2018).

The dealer markups are gone in NY as well. Some dealers still have them listed on the window stickers, but actual sales prices are basically MSRP.

The police can only determine that he doesn’t need to be prosecuted for criminal actions (i.e., that he doesn’t deserve a ticket).

The contractor now needs to go after him for damages. The driver’s insurance will cover this, but has every right to fight the charges, and they very well may if there’s evidence that the…

1) It’s not bad to have a 100% automated pilot system which *anyone* can activate if all pilots onboard are incapacitated - even if that system isn’t 100%, it’s probably still better than trying to instruct a layman over the radio. Basically a “for emergency use only” backup plan.
Of course, the biggest problem I see…

How were those even ever supposed to be used. There’s an obvious tie-down bar in the rear (although I question it’s ability to actually hold anything) - but how are you supposed to secure the luggage at the front?

And I suppose that if you really still feel the need for an H-pattern, they could just implement a H-pattern controller in the center console. This controller would obviously just be connected to a series of electrical switches - but it could be made to feel real enough if designed properly, much like how some modern…

And for drivers who want an even more manual mode, you could even eliminate the auto-throttle and auto-clutching during shifts. In that mode you would need to manipulate the clutch pedal and throttle manually for every shift.

FWIW: In such a setup, it could obviously have a an “automatic mode”, where the clutch is automatically engaged when going from N-1 and 1-N, much like how a current automatic DCT works. The exact same hardware could be used in both modes - so this setup allows car companies to appeal to both “manual” fans and…

Why can’t I get a setup like a modern racing car, or a motorcycle, or shifter kart:

Three pedals, with clutch pedal only being used when coming to a complete stop (although it *can* be used at any time), and a DCT/paddle-shift setup that handles all the clutching/throttle manipulation for any other gear changes.

I’ve never understood this argument. Sure there’s more to do with a manual transmission, but isn’t that kinda the point? My daily commute is boring enough, I don’t need to make the drive even less interesting.

Can he have the Judge ticketed every time he leaves the front door to his house unlocked (weather he’s home or not, doesn’t appear to matter)?

Not necessarily - the transmission could be “good enough” for a given power level if it’s unable to really see that power level due to a limitation of traction. There’s been plenty of people who found their transmissions to be the weak point, not because they upgraded the power, but because they upgraded the grip.

Only if he didn’t have the proper safety equipment installed for a car that runs those times.

It’s probably still in development. With most projects like this, a part that used to be fine (suspension) can easily become unfine when you improve something else (engine), and then when you fix that part (suspension), you’ll then find the next weak link (transmission? driveshafts?)

?? Your “Hazzard” lights aren’t for highlighting a “hazzard”?