Ford Galaxy a family car that’s out of this world

I have been meaning for some time now to address the growing insidiousness of safety systems which are gradually becoming part and parcel of our motoring lives, writes Declan Colley

Many of these largely electronic aids are worthy and indeed welcome additions to the armoury of kit which is designed to protect us not only from other errant motorists, but from ourselves as well.

Some, however, are deeply intrusive and in certain cases remove from the driver the ability to take rational decisions based on your on-road experience and understanding of how certain potentially dangerous situations may or may not pan out.