I observed in a recent VW commercial that the car has a feature that automatically unlocks the doors at the time of a collision. I was always taught that locked doors make the car structurally stronger. Why would a manufacturer create this feature to unlock the doors at the time of a crash?
TOM: It would make more sense for VW to program in a delay, so that the doors unlock a few seconds later, presumably after the vehicle has come to a complete stop. After all, first responders are fast. But they're not that fast.
RAY: So we'll suggest it to VW, Mike. In fact, you're joining us in suggesting it to them right now.