This video shows an experiment carried out in Belgium, where researchers told learner drivers that texting and cellphone use was going to be part of their driving test. See the trouble they get into and, more importantly, note some of the comments made by the drivers. Note: there may be an issue with video/audio synchronisation …
Tag Archive: cell phones
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Aug 08
CDC and WHO Latest Studies on Distracted Driving
Two recently released reports on Distracted Driving make interesting reading. The CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) report covers an analysis of survey data relating to mobile phone use (for making calls and texting/emailing) while driving, both in the United States and Europe. Blank-IT is designed to control driver access to computers/laptops when the …
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Mar 31
Stop Surfing in Your Car – Get to the Beach
Are you spending too much time being distracted as you’re surfing the net with your electronic media? Do you have a screen in your vehicle that you can see when you are driving? If the answer to these questions is yes, read on and turn off your distractions. An interesting piece on the Miami Herald …
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Mar 08
NSC and FocusDriven Announce Video Contest
The National Safety Council (NSC) and FocusDriven, an organisation devoted to spreading the word about the dangers of distracted driving, have joined forces to sponsor an “On the Road, Off the Phone” public service announcement video contest. The aim is to to get entrants to produce videos that will educate the public on the dangers of the cell …
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