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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
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Wireless Internet (E-mail)
            
   Speech-based Interaction with In-vehicle Computers: The Effect of Speech-based E-mail on Drivers’ Attention to the Roadway   5/31/00 11:52:26 AM

   E-Distraction: The Challenges for Safe and Usable Internet Services in Vehicles   5/31/00 12:04:41 PM

comments   Speech based E mail on drivers attention   7/6/00 1:42:05 PM

comments   E distractions the challenges   7/6/00 2:02:33 PM

comments   wireless internet (e-mail)   7/6/00 3:03:22 PM

comments   Hmmmmm....   7/11/00 7:36:53 AM

comments   Talk and Drive   7/12/00 11:27:20 AM

comments   talking to computers vs. talking to humans   7/12/00 12:49:01 PM

comments   talking to computers vs. talking to humans   7/12/00 12:49:21 PM

comments   This is an absolutely absurd idea   7/15/00 12:35:08 AM

comments   You *can* safely use e-mail while traveling...   7/15/00 11:47:07 AM

comments   Its a basic answer...   7/15/00 4:40:55 PM

comments   Cars MUST be connected to the internet.   7/15/00 10:41:58 PM
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Private Citizen

The internet is like the nervous system. It is essential. Any device that is not connected has limited potential to develop advanced features. This may sound esoteric but its true. Communications networks are absolutely essential. Consider a PC. Can you image how useful a PC is without an internet connection? It is now un-imaginable to consider having a PC and note being connected. It is totally limited. By connecting a PC to the internet, it becomes a much more powerful tool. The same can be said for Cars. Cars today have limited value. When you connect a car to the internet, it becomes a MUCH more valuable piece of technology. The possibilities are endless, even though today we are only considering email. The fact is that this is a capability that should not be suppressed. The benefits far far outweigh any risks. We just need to learn to use this technology and adapt to it. Just like fire, it can burn you, but if you learn to use it properly, it can improve the quality of your life. Same with any technology. Man must learn to harness nature and technology, not shy away from it.



comments   voice controled emails   7/16/00 11:46:17 AM

comments   Re: OnStar   7/17/00 4:26:21 PM

comments   Outlaw this dangerous distraction   7/19/00 9:15:56 AM

comments   Importance of life   7/19/00 10:54:48 AM

comments   You're nuts!   7/19/00 11:01:06 AM

comments   Time Waits for No one, nor do Emails   7/19/00 1:50:15 PM

comments   RE: Outlaw this dangerous distraction   7/19/00 2:07:37 PM

comments   Driver use is the problem, not passenger use   7/25/00 2:16:35 PM

comments   The Future vs. the Past   7/25/00 7:28:38 PM

comments   The Future vs. the Past   7/25/00 7:28:44 PM

comments   Conversation   7/26/00 10:14:57 AM

comments   No, You're nuts! Cars MUST be connected to the internet.   8/1/00 11:03:37 AM

comments   WHY???   8/5/00 9:00:13 AM

comments   You're Nuts   8/8/00 11:18:09 AM

comments   voice email   8/11/00 10:41:31 AM

comments   RE: You're Nuts   8/12/00 1:27:31 AM

comments   RE: Cars MUST be connected to the internet.   8/12/00 2:45:22 AM

comments   RE: No Your Nuts! Cars MUST be connected to the internet   8/12/00 7:42:00 AM
Information & Entertainment Systems
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Other
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