In-Vehicle Technologies: Experience & Research

This page is devoted to discussions regarding specific in-vehicle technologies: cell phones, navigation systems, night vision systems, wireless Internet, and information and entertainment systems, among others. The purpose is to provide an avenue for drivers to share their experiences with, and impressions of these technologies so that benefits of these systems can be realized without causing unsafe driver distraction. Although specific in-vehicle devices are emphasized here, comment and discussion relevant to other non-technological or conventional sources of distraction are also welcome. Be sure to take or view results of our informal polls.

Please tell us about your experience with these technologies…

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Cell Phones
	310 4 2 6
Navigation Systems
	Issues in the Evaluation of Driver Distraction Associated with In-Vehicle Information and Telecommunications Systems 5/18/00 9:44:51 AM Driver Workload Assessment of Route Guidance System Destination Entry While Driving: A Test Track Study 5/30/00 5:41:52 PM For navigation systems, how important a feature is the capability to view maps while driving (when the vehicle is in motion)? Would you purchase a system that prevents you from entering a destination address while the vehicle is in motion? Issues with in-vehicle and telecommunications 7/6/00 1:33:21 PM re driver distractions 7/6/00 4:53:52 PM Police accident rate using radios 7/10/00 8:58:49 PM In-Vehicle Navigation Systems and Other Yuppie Toys 7/12/00 10:37:52 AM Road Testing the Best and Worst Nav Systems 7/13/00 1:55:27 PM My sister was critically hurt by a guy staring at a GPS. 7/14/00 12:20:59 PM Navigation tools 7/14/00 1:00:41 PM should be audio-enabled ONLY while car is in motion 7/15/00 12:42:32 AM You are so right 7/15/00 12:52:27 AM What about Maps? 7/15/00 10:18:48 PM Data would not be accurate 7/17/00 1:29:06 PM "HEADS UP AND HANDS ON" 7/17/00 2:34:06 PM Mark... you are SO RIGHT, DUDE! 7/17/00 3:52:55 PM GPS nav systems - Save lives 7/18/00 4:20:25 PM use of cell phones while driving 7/18/00 6:22:20 PM Long-term solution 7/18/00 8:56:05 PM Message from the Moderator 7/19/00 8:25:38 AM GPS nave systems -Save lives (yeah right) 7/19/00 9:06:16 AM A Dangerous Distraction in Moving Vehicles 7/19/00 9:49:34 AM unnecessary toys 7/19/00 4:11:04 PM Yes, this is believable 7/19/00 10:27:56 PM Yes, this is believable 7/19/00 10:29:13 PM No substitute for a live person 7/20/00 10:11:52 AM Come again? 7/20/00 1:07:46 PM Reference 7/20/00 3:29:34 PM Have you used one? 7/21/00 12:38:34 AM The Honda Navigation System 7/24/00 10:30:50 AM Controlling usage of driver interface computers. 7/24/00 12:02:20 PM In your opinion, would a night vision system (designed to display distant objects on a head-up display low on the windshield) improve safety or pose a threat to safety by distracting drivers? Technology and Resistance 7/25/00 7:27:36 PM Accidents do happen to police 7/26/00 5:56:31 AM Re-Police Vehicles 7/27/00 5:31:44 PM Personal experience 7/27/00 7:37:34 PM Mobile Desk for GPS 7/28/00 6:18:36 PM Navigation systems like anything else require common sense. 7/29/00 10:46:27 PM Maybe that's why that Boston Police car hit the cab I was in.. 7/30/00 11:30:10 PM Non-Tech distractions: Paper maps, kids, getting lost 8/1/00 3:51:23 PM The Human Interface 8/3/00 5:25:43 AM No visual display while moving. 8/5/00 8:57:12 AM Safety benefits of navigation systems 8/8/00 12:28:17 PM HEADS UP DISPLAY, POLICE EXPERIENCE 8/10/00 9:24:50 AM Potential Expansion of the 15-Second Rule 8/11/00 9:30:46 AM map display is very useful 8/11/00 10:28:55 AM Destination input while driving 8/11/00 10:34:12 AM
Night Vision Systems
	22
Wireless Internet (E-mail)
	29 2
Information & Entertainment Systems
	23
Other
	92