SOLO, KOMPAS.com - The increasing use of electric cars in Indonesia\nis bringing major changes to driving patterns, particularly regarding\nthe characteristics of acceleration and more advanced safety\ntechnology.<\/p>\n
However, behind their sophistication, electric cars present new\nchallenges due to their highly responsive acceleration.<\/p>\n
Director of Training at Safety Defensive Consultant Indonesia (SDCI),\nSony Susmana, states that understanding the vehicle\u2019s characteristics is\nthe key to safety, as no matter how advanced the technology, it will not\nbe effective without awareness and vigilance while driving.<\/p>\n
Sony explains that Sudden Unintended Acceleration (SUA) is a\ncondition where the accelerator pedal is fully pressed unintentionally,\ncausing the car to suddenly speed up and become difficult to\ncontrol.<\/p>\n
According to him, there are three main factors that trigger this\nincident.<\/p>\n
Furthermore, he explains that modern electric cars with level 2 to 4\nsemi-autonomous technology are generally equipped with Emergency Auto\nBrake (EAB) features to help reduce collision risks.<\/p>\n
\u201cUsually, autonomous cars, especially levels 2\u20134, are equipped with\nEAB (Emergency Auto Brake), which automatically brakes when the sensor\ndetects an object in front. Collisions might be avoided, but not to the\npoint of being fatal,\u201d said Sony.<\/p>\n
Nevertheless, Sony warns that this technology is not yet fully\nperfect.<\/p>\n
In certain conditions, sensors can experience interference or\nmalfunction, especially if the driver relies too much on automatic\nfeatures and is not quick to take control.<\/p>\n
\u201cThese safety features are actually user-friendly for beginners or\nwomen, but unfortunately, they are not completely perfect or even\nmalfunction,\u201d said Sony.<\/p>\n
Sony adds that electric cars have instant torque characteristics,\nmeaning power is delivered directly as soon as the accelerator pedal is\npressed slightly.<\/p>\n
This makes the vehicle very responsive and potentially causes loss of\ncontrol in a short time if the driver is not yet accustomed.<\/p>\n
This step is important to understand the pedal sensitivity as well as\nthe acceleration characteristics of electric cars.<\/p>\n
\u201cElectric car drivers, especially beginners, should do a five-minute\norientation by driving slowly. This is intended so they can feel the\npedal sensitivity and the acceleration of electric cars,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
In addition, drivers also need to understand the vehicle\u2019s response\nwhen the accelerator pedal is released, including the automatic\nregenerative braking effect.<\/p>\n
Equally important, driving style must also be adjusted to the\ncharacteristics of electric cars. Sony reminds drivers to always apply\ndefensive driving to minimise accident risks.<\/p>\n
\u201cAlso apply defensive driving style that can minimise the risk of\nSudden Unintended Acceleration (SUA),\u201d said Sony.<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/electric-cars-cannot-be-driven-casually-drivers-need-to-adapt-1777787529", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }