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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
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
Alex Mabry
Private Citizen
Technology is not going away, and the number of technological applications which can be used in motor vehicles will continue to grow. Nor are we likely to convince drivers to do without. Furthermore, approaches to driver distraction which focus upon making the various technologies less distracting are somewhat akin to putting fingers in the dike: they are temporary solutions to a permanent problem. Rather than struggling to reconcile the conflicting demands on driver attention imposed by automotive and electronic technologies, we should harness the latter to obviate the need for the former. In short, our researchers should begin developing "driverless" cars. The needed satellite technology, road sensors, etc., either exist presently or could be developed in short order. Absent human error (whether rooted in technological distraction, sensory impairment, or other causes), our roads would become exponentially safer. Additionally, commutes would become smoother, as rubbernecking and traffic jams would be substantially eliminated by automated adjustment of traffic speed. Admittedly, a project of this magnitude would involve huge infrastructure costs, and would also meet with resistance from certain quarters. But the elimination of the need for the nation to spend billions of dollars every year on medical expenses, insurance premiums, and litigation costs, as well as the savings in fuel economy (and consequent environmental gains) would surely make up for the initial high cost. In addition, there is also the simple fact that automobile accidents alone account for approximately as many deaths nationwide annually as the country lost during the entirety of the Viet Nam War. If technology can provide us with the means to save 50,000 lives or more per year, while simultaneously providing the other benefits previously alluded to, then surely we have an obligation to give such an option very serious thought.
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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