We miss hell of a lot having full control of the wheels, grasping the opportunity to push the limits and enjoy a mind-blowing drive.
1. Hydraulic Steering!
But, sadly, with time the over-assisted steering has become the norm to let the drivers have it as stress-free as possible. Systems lacking feeling and steer-by-wire are becoming commonplace, which explains why we have no clue what the wheels are doing. At least, we should be grateful that most vehicles are still physically touching the ground.