LKA - We're not the only ones with gripes!

[DarrenG]

See this YouTube video from driving instructor Ashley Neal

 

[Kithmo]

Until all cars have exactly the same system in place and are able to stop when another one in front does then pile ups are inevitable.
This why it is a bad idea to have these systems default to on at the current time, there are too many vehicles on the road that don't have these aids.
My conspiracy theory: This is the preface to self driving cars, where AI is trying to get rid of all non autonomous vehicles by crashing them off the road.

 

[tsedge]

The systems should also have to meet minimum standards for false positives through rigorous testing, paid for by the manufacturer.

 

[Kithmo]

I've had no incidents with the AEB so far, just a couple of warning bleeps, but it may be that most of my trips are short urban journeys and at low speed, mostly 30-40 mph zones.
I think the car is set up too sensitive and doesn't take into account the actual reaction times of the average driver, a bit like the stopping distances in the highway code that are based on 50 year old braking systems, it's like it wants you to drive slower than necessary.

 

[TheHypnoToad]

I've had similar to the video example where it can thinks you're going to rear end someone even at low speeds.

My strategy is to leave a good sized gap between myself and the car in front, and be ready for anything!