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
	43 1 2 3
Night Vision Systems
	a good idea 7/8/00 10:21:11 AM Do you own a Cadillac DeVille 2000 with the Night Vision system? 7/10/00 11:57:33 AM Agreed - good idea 7/12/00 3:16:41 AM Haven't actually seen one of these except on TV 7/15/00 1:16:43 AM A HUGE distraction for unqualified drivers 7/19/00 10:12:41 AM Re: A HUGE distraction...... 7/19/00 11:14:39 AM Distraction or Driving Aid? 7/20/00 8:13:11 AM Training would NOT be a satisfactory solution 7/25/00 2:00:56 PM Good Idea 7/25/00 2:09:16 PM Technology Advancements are Guaranteed 7/25/00 7:29:48 PM HUDs in Cars: Theory and Practice 7/26/00 9:55:38 AM HUDs seem to be the Only safe method of conveying info to drivers 7/28/00 1:40:02 PM DataVision HUD 7/28/00 1:48:43 PM Re: A Huge Distraction-No way 7/28/00 2:20:31 PM Training would NOT be a satisfactory solution- 3 other tools would be satisfactory 7/28/00 2:39:44 PM A HUGE distraction for unqualified drivers - Ol' Wives tale 7/31/00 7:53:19 PM DataVision HUD Reply with info 8/2/00 11:19:47 AM HUD Distractions - No way 8/2/00 12:55:21 PM Better headlights and or trainng instead? 8/5/00 9:12:50 AM HUDs in Cars: A suggestion... 8/5/00 6:53:52 PM Just-in-Time learning is the solution 8/8/00 3:49:31 PM Just-in-Time learning in cars 8/8/00 4:19:26 PM Michael Obradovich Automotive Industry OEM/Supplier Refering to: HUDs in Cars: Theory and Practice Just-in-Time learning provides a means to educate the driver on the usage of the system and illustrate any potential hazards. Drivers need a system that educates the driver to various events. Communication with the driver is what HUD is all about. Communication can and will take on many new forms from technology enhancements to the vehicle. HUD is just one of the first systems to be put in the vehicle offering some value. The question is " how will new devices go through a process model for validation in the vehicle". Just-in-Time learning offers the opportunity to train ever driver at the time of usage. Every driver would need to be present in the moment and use the system properly or not at all. HUD systems offer the driver the opportunity to get assistance when needed in performing driving tasks. Driver work load management is the goal of HUD systems. It seems to me we need to look at these systems more completely, not just as a new device of the moment. We need to consider that more HUD technology will be offered to drivers in the immediate future and that our approach to evaluation is to determine the completeness of the entire driver information system.
Wireless Internet (E-mail)
	29 2
Information & Entertainment Systems
	23
Other
	92