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Prius Drove Me Home

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Main Forum' started by reddavid, Mar 20, 2010.

  1. reddavid

    reddavid Junior Member

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    There have been many threads about driving your new Prius home. This one is about my Prius V driving me home.

    Takes some getting used to, but after saying, "Go Home" to the Nav, engaging Adaptive Cruise Control and LKA - there wasn't much else to do for a couple of hours on the turnpike. At least that's the way it seemed.

    Car maintained speed, slowed down for traffic, kept me in the middle of the lane. I hardly had time to play with all the satellite radio stations and go through my son's iPod menu.

    Fortunately, my wife kept reminding me to keep at least one hand on the wheel. Maybe that will be a new option, someday.? ;)
     
    #1 reddavid, Mar 20, 2010
  2. octavia

    octavia Active Member

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    Congrats! I've never driven with LKA and adaptive cruise... I bet it does take much of the stress out of driving! :)
     
    #2 octavia, Mar 20, 2010
  3. Mark57

    Mark57 2021 Tesla Model 3 LR AWD

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    Now that's an option I "don't" want to add. :D j/k

    I'm glad you're enjoying all the cool features and enjoying the car.
     
    #3 Mark57, Mar 20, 2010
  4. Radarguy

    Radarguy New Member

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    I love LKA. A little creepy at first, but it works great :)
     
    #4 Radarguy, Mar 20, 2010
  5. JimN

    JimN Let the games begin!

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    The avionics do a pretty good job. This week I've been able to get the car to perpendicular park by itself in an open lot. Next week I'll practice next to someone. DIY is easier & faster.
     
    #5 JimN, Mar 20, 2010
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    I have been driving with adaptive cruise and LKA for about 9 months now. It is like having someone drive for you (at least part of the time). I really like both features.
     
    #6 nylion, Mar 22, 2010
  7. Fstr911

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    Re: The avionics do a pretty good job.

    I would be really nice to have a Nexrad option on the Navigation.
     
    #7 Fstr911, Mar 22, 2010
  8. creativeguy

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    I just wish that the 1st "bar" followed a little bit closer to the car in front of you. I find that a lot of people see that as enough room to cut in. It is annoying for the car to constantly slow and readjust every time someone cuts in front of you.

    The good news is that it appears that the system allows you to override it by stepping on the gas. So when someone approaches, I step on the gas to close the gap a bit and the system doesn't complain. Once I've maintained my position, I let off the gas and the DRCC slows down to the proper following distance.
     
    #8 creativeguy, Mar 22, 2010
  9. mad-dog-one

    mad-dog-one Prius Enthusiast

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    Are you saying that a nagging wife will be a new Prius option someday? :rolleyes:

    More seriosly; enjoy your new Prius!
     
    #9 mad-dog-one, Mar 22, 2010
  10. jburns

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    I wonder if the Prius would have to take the breathalizer test if it was pulled for weaving within the lane? :D
     
    #10 jburns, Mar 23, 2010
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