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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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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?
Given that many in-vehicle technologies are now available and being used in Japan, what lessons can you offer to make these systems safer for drivers? 7/6/00 11:38:54 AM
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
David McFarland
Commercial Driver
I will attempt to address several issues here, but wish to remain 'upbeat,' because I firmly believe that there are at least 13 solutions to any given problem. Navigation systems are pretty much standard equipment on commercial rigs (at $12,000 a pop), but most of us truckers have the common sense to write down the directions on a 'post-it' note and stick it on the windshield in plain sight prior to placing our 40 ton vehicles in motion. I'm not against technology in motor vehicles, but it should be mandated that everything be 'Heads Up and Hands Free.' In other words, you could put anything you want into a vehicle, provided it takes neither your eyes from the road nor your hands from the wheel. Cell phones would be fine... if they weren't hand held, could be dialed by voice activation, and recorded the conversation 'in totem' so the driver could take down the notes later. Navigation systems vary. If a map is given, it should be given on a heads up display or disabled while the vehicle is in motion. If directions are typed ('Qualcomm'), again, disable in motion. If directions are vocal, based on GPS positioning ('Onstar' system), that would be best. Mobile e-mail is fantastic, but again, disable during motion, or place it on a heads up display and make it voice activated. The technology to make these suggestions a reality exists... it has for some time (F-16 fighters have had 'heads up' displays for 20+ years now); however, I fear, the automotive industry has not incorporated the technology into the 'mainstream' because they can milk more 'Almighty Dollars' out of affluent yuppies by keeping the technology exclusive. 'The simplest solution is the best solution...,' and it doesn't take college educated brainpower to paraphrase 'Occam's Razor.' Anything is possible... let's try to make it AFFORDABLE AND SAFE, and most of all COMMON SENSE! ("Common sense is not so common," -Benjamin Franklin, Poor Richard's Almanac, circa 1789)
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
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