>>457497break assist systems are stuff like "antilock braking system" "Electronic Stability Control" or even just a power brake unit (servo).
ice warning system check temperature and the grip of each individual wheel. If temps are around frezing or wheels dont do what they should you get a waring light and a ping.
Collision waring is just like a parking assistant system just in a larger scale.
plus its the laws to have:
first aid kit (and skills), high visibility vest. (countrys i visit have a fire extinguisher laws)
the story with the car was an analogy, you can drive with a old car and be fine all you life, just like you can make a 100 winter hikes in jeans and a jumper.
the whole point is if something happens, you have a chance of getting fucked. a safety net of technolgy/equipment, skills, planing, can reduce that risk to almost 0, and i like the sound of that. and this was my response to
>>457054.