Settle for the studying curve that comes with studying new security gizmos: Roadshow

Q: I’m 72 years previous and like new technology, however really do not realize most of it. Pals my age don’t even want to consider. You have to want to find out it, and accept the learning curve that goes with it.
Rob Robie
A: I admire your spirit and studying perseverance.
Q: I Like the Intelligent Cruise Handle that was involved in the suite of security attributes in my 2020 Kia Optima. I use it every time I can, about 80 per cent of the time. I use it on all roadways, from freeways to household streets.
I established it for 72 mph on the freeway. If everybody ahead of me is heading 72 or far more, I continue to be at 72. If targeted visitors forward slows, my vehicle slows and matches their velocity. The auto will come to a total quit if the car in front of me stops, which transpires far more with non-freeway driving.
There are restrictions, and it involves a finding out curve to sense snug with it.
And no, I really don’t switch my attention away even though working with ICC. I continue to keep each arms on the wheel and my foot hovers about the brake or gasoline pedal, as proper.
But I do discover it relaxing to allow the car or truck consider some of the load of driving, in particular in targeted traffic.
Rob Robie
A: It’s so very good to hear your convenience with the technologies. I have a concern for other readers. How do you cope with the discovering curve that arrives with new driving technologies?
Q: I bicycle previous Mountain View High early in the morning on my way to get the job done and I see the exact same 4-5 autos plugged into the chargers in just one of the loads. My guess is that they were being plugged in overnight. It is summer time crack so these are not pupils or workers. Is this legal? What are the rules about men and women utilizing cost-free chargers at schools and firms?
Jim Bodwin, Cupertino
A: It’s lawful as extended as there are no posted time limits for use of the chargers.
Q: I was driving in a strip mall (NE corner of Capitol and Berryessa) the other day when an aged guy arrived out from in between two parked autos and practically stepped in front of me. I wasn’t likely fast and strike the brakes.
But then I obtained a soiled search like I should have known that he wished to cross the driveway then and there. There are NO painted crosswalk strains at any point between the stores’ sidewalks and the
the parking great deal.
What does the auto code say about situations like this?
Louis S.
A: The pedestrian has the correct of way, but equally the pedestrian and driver have the obligation to continue to keep every single other safe.
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