Date: Sat, 19 Jun 1999 06:09:56 GMT From: wilkinspnopsamnet.au (Peter Wilkins) Subject: Re: Computer programming on 9-5
On Fri, 18 Jun 1999 14:34:48 +0200, Andreas van der Wal <I.dont.want.spamnopsam.se> wrote : >> >>* automatic lock while starting or driving (anti car-jacking) > >What happens in case of an accident? >Does the car unlock? If you are alive and can take the key out of the ignition or hit the unlock button it will, if the battery is still connected..... > >Many years ago I was told that I should never have the car >locked while driving since it would prevent people from >helping me in case of an accident and also perhaps make >it more difficult to get our myself if I was hurt. That's why I'm asking True, but you make your choices and take the risks. Me, I drive a lot in the city and spend quite a bit of time stationary at traffic lights. I think there is far more chance of a hijacker jumping in and either pinching the car or my wallet/wifes purse than there is of an accident in which I can't open the door. Actually, it's more for my wife's safety when she is driving alone than for me. Two of my friends wives have had a guy jump in at traffic lights, grab the purse then jump out again. -- Regards, Peter Wilkins (wilkinspnopsamnet.au)