Perceptions of the effects of these systems is subjective and maybe its not for others who have no problem to suggest some drivers may be over reacting, or need to change sensitivity settings or 'get used to it'.
But they may be over represented in consumer reviews etc. Reviewers are much more likely to report things they personally dont like than they are to mention things it never occurred to them not to like.
Honda probably do listen to complaints but,like most businesses ,are more likely to quietly fix things rather than admit there is currently a problem.
Drivers have complained in the past about various ' new fangled' safety technology. An experienced driver can stop more quickly in snow without ABS for instance. . I'm pleased to see the Honda system Automatically disables ABS at low speeds.
Traction control suppresses engine power which can cause problems when trying to get out of deep snow, sand, up inclines etc, . You can switch it off on the Jazz. On many cars you cannot switch it off, or have to pay silly money for a 'sports' option.
I have noticed a few Driving schools using Hybrids. The Grumpy old man in me thinks "too easy. I didnt even have proper synchromesh. Its character building ".
Apart from the obvious problem that they are only licenced to drive automatics , what of the new driver aids? Will they suddenly be phased if driving a car that doesn't try to stop them driving into ditches and the like? With ongoing improvements in 'self driving' technology will there soon be need for a further class of driving licence that only allows them to drive cars with the necessary technology ?
