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Honda Jazz Mk4 2020 - / Re: Road departure mitigation - is it rubbish?
« Last post by Kremmen on March 14, 2026, 04:17:58 PM »On my only test, which I passed, I noted the examiner had got me to pull up while he asked me a few highway code questions.
I realised straight away that we were on a very slight incline and he was waiting for me to slightly roll backwards. No chance, I know your ploy.
He also made it obvious when he was looking at me to make sure I was checking the rearview mirror. Again, when I saw his head turn I checked the mirror
I realised straight away that we were on a very slight incline and he was waiting for me to slightly roll backwards. No chance, I know your ploy.
He also made it obvious when he was looking at me to make sure I was checking the rearview mirror. Again, when I saw his head turn I checked the mirror
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Honda Jazz Mk4 2020 - / Re: Road departure mitigation - is it rubbish?
« Last post by Jazzik on March 14, 2026, 04:06:08 PM »During my first driving test in 1967, a cat (no, not a black one 
) suddenly ran across the road. I really had to slam on the brakes to avoid running it over.
The examiner next to me shouted: kitty, kitty, kitty, better watch out! And then to me: If I had braked first or you had hit it, you would have failed!
Fifteen minutes later I heard: You passed, congratulations!
It is really funny: apart from that, I remember absolutely nothing of the driving test, but I will never forget this incident.
) suddenly ran across the road. I really had to slam on the brakes to avoid running it over.The examiner next to me shouted: kitty, kitty, kitty, better watch out! And then to me: If I had braked first or you had hit it, you would have failed!
Fifteen minutes later I heard: You passed, congratulations!
It is really funny: apart from that, I remember absolutely nothing of the driving test, but I will never forget this incident.
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Honda Jazz Mk4 2020 - / Re: Road departure mitigation - is it rubbish?
« Last post by Kremmen on March 14, 2026, 03:39:46 PM »That sounds like what RDMS does
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Honda Jazz Mk4 2020 - / Re: Road departure mitigation - is it rubbish?
« Last post by Lord Voltermore on March 14, 2026, 03:27:27 PM »My learner driver instructor in 1970 grabbed the steering wheel and swerved the car to the other side of the road trying to kill a rat ! (he missed ) I like to think he regarded me as competent enough to cope with the unexpected. But I hadnt spotted the rat 
He shouldnt have done it but it has improved my reaction to unexpected steering twitches, and I normally spot small creatures in time to safely avoid them.
But I hadnt spotted the rat He shouldnt have done it but it has improved my reaction to unexpected steering twitches, and I normally spot small creatures in time to safely avoid them.25
Honda Jazz Mk4 2020 - / Re: Road departure mitigation - is it rubbish?
« Last post by CB72 on March 14, 2026, 02:19:31 PM »My driving instructor (in 1959!) said “Always be prepared for what the other fool might do.My driving instructor said "You idiot, what the f*** are you doing "
You have to say that to yourself sometimes.
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Honda Jazz Mk4 2020 - / Re: Road departure mitigation - is it rubbish?
« Last post by Jazzik on March 14, 2026, 02:11:45 PM »
My driving instructor (in 1959!) said “Always be prepared for what the other fool might do.
So with that, he already confirmed my thesis back then.
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Honda Jazz Mk4 2020 - / Re: Road departure mitigation - is it rubbish?
« Last post by Downsizer on March 14, 2026, 02:03:35 PM »My driving instructor (in 1959!) said “Always be prepared for what the other fool might do.
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Honda Jazz Mk4 2020 - / Re: Road departure mitigation - is it rubbish?
« Last post by Jazzik on March 14, 2026, 12:53:51 PM »Even the best drivers ,young or old, can lose concentration as they grow weary.
No... no Lord V, not me, not us!
One of the main problems regarding road safety is the overconfidence of road users.
Most of us seem to consider ourselves excellent drivers. But all those others around us... they make such terribly stupid mistakes!
So guys: we have to accept all those driver aids and remember that they aren't even helpful for us, only annoying. But... they are for sure necessary for all those others! Those mediocre to bad drivers, that is.
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Honda & Other Honda Models / Re: Jazz parts for Freed/Spike?
« Last post by MiniNinjaRob on March 14, 2026, 12:12:16 PM »I was thinking the same thing as the Freed models look super practical. Can’t find out much to be honest.
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Honda Jazz Mk4 2020 - / Re: Road departure mitigation - is it rubbish?
« Last post by Lord Voltermore on March 14, 2026, 11:50:56 AM » Members of the Jury.
I agree driving requires 100 % dedication to the task. No one should drive while multitasking , or too tired to give it their full concentration. But many do. And to be blunt some drivers shouldnt be driving anyway,not only due to their age.
Some may be deluding themselves that many years of driving without mishap before drivers aids means they dont need them now, or in the future. Driver aid interventions are NOT a personal insult to your driving ability.
Even the best drivers ,young or old, can lose concentration as they grow weary. Your body can sometimes warn you in time that you are having short lapses and need to take a break. Ignore this at your peril. The next short step is being asleep at the wheel.
More likely i suppose if you drive long distances or work long shifts.
Why would you want to opt out of additional safeguards by drivers aids? ? Often you will know why it happened,eg you deliberately crossed a line etc. But it may be unexpected and acts as an additional warning you may not be concentrating and need to up your game, or take a break.
I'm not sure about the earlier mk 4's , but the facelift has a 'coffee cup' warning light advising you to take a break I think it monitors the frequency of interventions and your reaction time,and maybe non stop driving hours which might suggest you are not concentrating. Or is that also an insult?
I agree driving requires 100 % dedication to the task. No one should drive while multitasking , or too tired to give it their full concentration. But many do. And to be blunt some drivers shouldnt be driving anyway,not only due to their age.
Some may be deluding themselves that many years of driving without mishap before drivers aids means they dont need them now, or in the future. Driver aid interventions are NOT a personal insult to your driving ability.
Even the best drivers ,young or old, can lose concentration as they grow weary. Your body can sometimes warn you in time that you are having short lapses and need to take a break. Ignore this at your peril. The next short step is being asleep at the wheel.
More likely i suppose if you drive long distances or work long shifts. Why would you want to opt out of additional safeguards by drivers aids? ? Often you will know why it happened,eg you deliberately crossed a line etc. But it may be unexpected and acts as an additional warning you may not be concentrating and need to up your game, or take a break.
I'm not sure about the earlier mk 4's , but the facelift has a 'coffee cup' warning light advising you to take a break I think it monitors the frequency of interventions and your reaction time,and maybe non stop driving hours which might suggest you are not concentrating. Or is that also an insult?
