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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.

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Cell Phones
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Navigation Systems
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Night Vision Systems
            
comments   a good idea   7/8/00 10:21:11 AM

comments   Do you own a Cadillac DeVille 2000 with the Night Vision system?   7/10/00 11:57:33 AM

comments   Agreed - good idea   7/12/00 3:16:41 AM

comments   Haven't actually seen one of these except on TV   7/15/00 1:16:43 AM

comments   A HUGE distraction for unqualified drivers   7/19/00 10:12:41 AM

comments   Re: A HUGE distraction......   7/19/00 11:14:39 AM

comments   Distraction or Driving Aid?   7/20/00 8:13:11 AM

comments   Training would NOT be a satisfactory solution   7/25/00 2:00:56 PM

comments   Good Idea   7/25/00 2:09:16 PM

comments   Technology Advancements are Guaranteed   7/25/00 7:29:48 PM

comments   HUDs in Cars: Theory and Practice   7/26/00 9:55:38 AM

comments   HUDs seem to be the Only safe method of conveying info to drivers   7/28/00 1:40:02 PM

comments   DataVision HUD   7/28/00 1:48:43 PM

comments   Re: A Huge Distraction-No way   7/28/00 2:20:31 PM
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Private Citizen

Refering to: A HUGE distraction for unqualified drivers

Your argument seems weak and, based on your opinion, any new safety device would only entice already stupid and unqualified drivers to act more irresponsibly. The same could be said about airbags or anti-lock brakes giving more confidence to reckless drivers. There is not much that you can add or take away that will change that behavior. I see idiots driving through the conditions you mentioned without any equipment (or insurance-probably)and their fate is deserved-hopefully they don't hurt innocents. Perhaps the HUD could provide a useful warning message like "PULL OVER YOU IDIOT!" to the drivers you describe. I don't understand the comment on color. What specific HUD are you talking about? Is this based on experience, scientific evidence, or personal opinion? Why blame GM for providing a safety feature that people obviously want? I want it and my local Cadillac dealers can't get them... Don't want one? Don't buy one. Don't prevent me from getting one because irresponsible people that should not even be driving (or handling sharp objects) won't be able to handle a sensible safety feature. This is how real progress gets held back.


comments   Training would NOT be a satisfactory solution- 3 other tools would be satisfactory   7/28/00 2:39:44 PM

comments    A HUGE distraction for unqualified drivers - Ol' Wives tale   7/31/00 7:53:19 PM

comments   DataVision HUD Reply with info   8/2/00 11:19:47 AM

comments   HUD Distractions - No way   8/2/00 12:55:21 PM

comments   Better headlights and or trainng instead?   8/5/00 9:12:50 AM

comments   HUDs in Cars: A suggestion...   8/5/00 6:53:52 PM

comments   Just-in-Time learning is the solution   8/8/00 3:49:31 PM

comments   Just-in-Time learning in cars   8/8/00 4:19:26 PM
Wireless Internet (E-mail)
             29comments   2   
Information & Entertainment Systems
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Other
             92comments