Turning Lane Assist Into A Makeshift Autonomous Mode Is A Fantastically Stupid Idea

This driver - possibly in Poland - thought it'd be a great idea to trick a VW Passat into thinking he or she was still behind the wheel, effectively turning the lane assist and adaptive cruise control features into an autonomous mode

This is a trick we’ve seen before. By jamming whatever that object is in the steering wheel, the car thinks the driver still has a hand on the wheel, meaning the lane assist feature happily continues to function without throwing a hissy fit.

This bodge, combined with the adaptive cruise control system, effectively turns the B8 VW Passat into a semi-autonomous vehicle, and the driver is even able to hop over to the passenger seat and let the car do all the work. The systems aren’t designed for this purpose though, so I’m sure we don’t have to explain further why this is a really, really stupid idea…

Video via Reddit Cars

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Cody's Car Conundrum

What’s more astonishing is the song being played at this very moment.

07/13/2016 - 16:10 |
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Anonymous

Perfect mode for a naptime. No hands on the steering wheel, no feet working the pedals. Car can handle itself. I dont see the problem.

07/13/2016 - 16:44 |
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InjunS2K

In reply to by Anonymous (not verified)

These are NOT autonomous cars, these are LIMITED systems that are not perfect at what they do. The system depends on the fact that the driver is still alert, you can figure out the consequences.

07/13/2016 - 17:10 |
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Turning Lane Assist Into A Makeshift Autonomous Mode Is A Fantastically Stupid Idea
Edu Doffi

People like this shoud be banned to drive till they die!

07/13/2016 - 17:51 |
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Yes! how can you drive if conga is being played? you shoud dance!

07/13/2016 - 19:46 |
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Anonymous

And I thought Americans were stupid.

07/13/2016 - 18:22 |
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shadowpucci

That conga gives “the touch” to the video

07/13/2016 - 19:43 |
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DL🏁

Well… I mean it works
How many autonomous Passats have crashed? None. So its better than Tesla
(jk ofc, this is stupidly dangerous)

07/13/2016 - 21:11 |
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LordFokas

“By jamming whatever that object is (…)”

Wait, what? DUDE!! That is clearly a cell phone, and its respective protective cover/pouch… FROM THE 90’S

07/14/2016 - 00:23 |
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currie

song choice was prime

07/14/2016 - 03:20 |
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Wrestler Sparrow

It is in Poland (water and radio station), and he have Polish name in yt profile.

Sometimes I’m amazed that some people read and write.

07/14/2016 - 05:19 |
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H5SKB4RU (Returned to CT)

Thank god there is a mute button

07/14/2016 - 13:17 |
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