My original point was that the human mind and body can do amazing things with training and muscle memory. Yes computer controlled vehicle systems can do amazing things also, but only to the degree that the driver set the mode correctly for the situation. The computer cannot anticipate an upcoming situation, the mind can. I can look at an upcoming obstacle and decide "this will require 3rd gear, low range, rear lock" and set things appropriately then change selections for the next trail section . A computer cannot anticipate a situation.
My current Explorer has modes. When I set snow mode, it kills throttle response and holds higher gears. This would also be my minds' choice, easy on the throttle, brake and hold higher gears. If I drive like I'm trained it compounds the effect. So to get an acceptable driving experience, if I select the mode, I must drive ignore training and experience, drive "normal" and let the computer make the decisions, that's counter intuitive for me.
I use "Tow haul" all the time in my motorhome and when towing with my F250. It works well except for long, high speed downgrades, it will run one gear lower than I want sometimes. So I momentarily disable "Tow/Haul", to let it upshift on the motorhome the F250 allows me to select the gear I want..
In my Bronco I anticipate using Normal and Sport Modes and letting my mind do the rest.
My current Explorer has modes. When I set snow mode, it kills throttle response and holds higher gears. This would also be my minds' choice, easy on the throttle, brake and hold higher gears. If I drive like I'm trained it compounds the effect. So to get an acceptable driving experience, if I select the mode, I must drive ignore training and experience, drive "normal" and let the computer make the decisions, that's counter intuitive for me.
I use "Tow haul" all the time in my motorhome and when towing with my F250. It works well except for long, high speed downgrades, it will run one gear lower than I want sometimes. So I momentarily disable "Tow/Haul", to let it upshift on the motorhome the F250 allows me to select the gear I want..
In my Bronco I anticipate using Normal and Sport Modes and letting my mind do the rest.
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