Two sticks became one stick became no stick. The wrench left the side box. The mechanic left the driver's seat one convenience at a time, and every single convenience was a good idea.
With all of the advances in trucks, if we had the same caliber of drivers that were required in the 60's and 70's and the same speeds as the 60's and 70's we would have a pretty safe system. But like you brought out we lowered the entry bar to steering wheel holder. and have a bunch of ignorant drivers running amok at 75 mph.
As a Retired Safety Professional (CSP), I can tell you there's a name for what you describe, Rob. The Pelzman Effect.
The more we build safety anf failsafes in to a system, the more humans rely on them. But underlying skills to counteract system failure disappear. With catastrophic consequences.
With all of the advances in trucks, if we had the same caliber of drivers that were required in the 60's and 70's and the same speeds as the 60's and 70's we would have a pretty safe system. But like you brought out we lowered the entry bar to steering wheel holder. and have a bunch of ignorant drivers running amok at 75 mph.
We call that picture. “The Illusion of Control”.
As a Retired Safety Professional (CSP), I can tell you there's a name for what you describe, Rob. The Pelzman Effect.
The more we build safety anf failsafes in to a system, the more humans rely on them. But underlying skills to counteract system failure disappear. With catastrophic consequences.