podcastsinenglish Level 3.158 Techno car
Mar 12, 2020
Jackie and Richard dive into their experiences with a high-tech Renault SUV. They navigate keyless entry systems and the complexities of electronic brakes. With a dashboard featuring 25 controls, they find humor in adapting to digital navigation and GPS, leaving paper maps behind. Assisted parking and safety sensors earn Jackie’s praise, while Richard grapples with eco-driving advice. They reflect on the steep learning curve of modern technology, questioning if younger drivers will adapt more easily to the flood of features.
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New SUV, Big Manual
- Jackie and Richard bought a new Renault SUV and found it a steep learning curve compared to their old truck.
- The vehicle user manual is 310 pages and the lack of a traditional key surprised them both.
Keyless Entry And Complex Dashboards
- Modern cars replace physical keys with proximity cards and start buttons, changing entry and ignition habits.
- Dashboards now highlight many controls and themes, increasing complexity and customization.
Cars Actively Monitor Driving
- Onboard computers show range, average speed and tyre pressure, centralizing many driving details.
- Automatic features like wipers and lights remove manual tasks but add to technological reliance.