This Easter I was lucky enough to escape to France with a car full of friends. The car hire company presented me with a surprisingly delightful Opel Insignia. I've rarely felt as safe and comfortable in a car. Nice one GM. On our return the weather turned for the worst. Rain, wind, poor visibility ... the works. Coupled with a packed motorway and talkative companions, there was a lot to contend with for me as the driver. At one point I wanted to change the music track being played. Keeping my eyes on the road I fumbled about trying to find the skip-track button with my free hand. After a few moments I managed to change the track but didn't realise that I has also turned off the traction control. Although the car does tell you that this has taken place, the distraction in and around the car meant that it took me a long time to realise what had happened. So what's the point? I guess it'd be better if GM kept controls critical to the safety of the car away from more frequently used button to prevent errors like I've just described. Still, nice car and great holiday.
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Richard L
10/4/2012 13:55:20
Frank. Noted a similar control positioning in the 2012 Ford Mustang GT Premium I hired in California. The traction control button was next to the hazard lights control which in turn was next to the boot open control! See here: for the layout: http://www.motorauthority.com/image/100349549_2012-ford-mustang-2-door-convertible-gt-premium-gear-shift
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Catanzaro77
18/4/2012 08:06:24
In my experience of driving the most ergonomic car dash I've ever used was that of the Ford Focus Mk 1.
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