StressedDave wrote:Astraist wrote:I have to say I am suprised at the relative lack of popularity of ESP in this forum.
It's an ego thing - we're all sufficiently competent drivers that we don't need these superb driver's aids - right up until we do really need them...
Whilst my purchasing decision wouldn't be based on the fact that a vehicle is fitted with them, I wouldn't actively go out of my way to avoid vehicles fitted with them due to my scintillating driving skills.
Well I'm all in favour of a bit of humour, but that's being silly, Dave.
Mock if you must (if that's what you're doing) but the plain fact is that some drivers
have managed very well,
and for a very long time, without such driver aids. It's not a matter of them claiming, or even believing, that they have what you call scintillating driving skills; but one might have the wit to accept that they have
some ability which has done a pretty good job of keeping them out of trouble. It doesn't matter what it is, but if it is there and it has proved itself, it should not be dismissed lightly.
I'm not going to claim to have advanced car handling skills, bacause I know very well that I don't; but what I do think I have is a pretty good ability to evaluate road surfaces and confine myself to speeds that will not be excessive for the prevailing conditions. This can not guarantee total success, but I do not see the need to have ESP just in case I encounter a difficult situation at some point in the future. You make your own choice, and I will not criticise you for it, whatever it is. Have we got a deal?
Best wishes all,
Dave.