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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

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
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Police/Enforcement Agency

Refering to: HUDs in Cars: Theory and Practice

I recently had a HUD installed in my car. It is the same system that is used for Police applications. I find that the HUD is a lot less distracting to me then changing my radio channel. I do have to refocus my line of vision to the HUD display and back, but the time it takes to do that is much shorter than looking down at the display on the dash. It is incrediable how well the display works in full sun, I have yet to have a display problem. I have used the HUD with the auto controls, radar, and video on the screen and have yet to find it distracting. I find it much more distracting to dial my cell phone when driving. The future of voice recognition will be a big improvement for this technology.


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
             23comments   
Other
             92comments