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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
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
Richard Felzer
Police/Enforcement Agency
Refering to: "HEADS UP AND HANDS ON"
I am a retired Police Officer with 33 years of law enforcement experience as a street officer and administrator. Three of those years involved active squad duty with a Mobile Data Computer, (MDC), incorporating a Head Up Display,(HUD). The HUD displays information on a see-through screen on the windshield in the drivers line-of-sight of the road ahead. The displayed information appears to be out in front of the vehicle, so the driver never has to take their eyes off the road nor do they have to re-focus from an in-car or dash mounted monitor. Voice radio traffic is minimized because the officer has all the critical information in front of him or her such as addresses, descriptions etc. This "HEADS UP" technology has been used in jet fighters for years for obvious reasons and with great success. ALL OTHER IN-VEHICLE DISPLAY DEVICES, Monitors,LCD panels etc. require the driver TO TAKE THEIR EYES OFF THE ROAD! Technology in general has improved our lives, and provided us with a wealth of information in a timely fashion,when it is used properly. The safest and the best technology needs to be the standard. Dangerous technology needs to be eliminated. The public drives the market with their buying habits to a great extent but government can guide it with proper regulation. Supply and demand will provide competition to make it affordable. IN MY OPINION, THE ONLY IN-VEHICLE DISPLAY DEVICE VISABLE TO THE DRIVER,THAT SHOULD BE ALLOWABLE BY LAW, IS A HEADS UP DISPLAY. This holds true for GPS, E-Mail, Night Vision, vehicle information such as speed, compass etc. Think about it, EVERY TIME YOU TAKE YOUR EYES OFF THE ROAD TO LOOK AT YOUR; SPEEDOMETER/COMPASS/CELL PHONE/RADIO/MAP/REAR VIEW MIRROR, your car becomes a 2000 POUND UN-GUIDED MISSLE. I hope I'm no where near you when that happens!
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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