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Big engines and cushy seats are not enough for today’s automobile buyers. They want cars fused with computers. Machines that respond to their voice. Access to the Web while changing lanes.
Automakers are responding, but these latest "infotainment" features may be more fun than safe.
In fact, a new study by University of Utah psychology professor David Strayer indicates they can be downright dangerous — that talking to your car while driving may be more distracting than chatting on a cellphone.
AAA, a leading motorist organization, backed the research, concerned about the proliferation of the new auto technology and how it could lead to widespread driver distraction. Around 9 million cars are now fitted with voice-recognition systems and this number is forecast to soar to 62 million in 2018.
Read more http://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/politics/56445961-90/car-driver-drivers-font.html.csp
Automakers are responding, but these latest "infotainment" features may be more fun than safe.
In fact, a new study by University of Utah psychology professor David Strayer indicates they can be downright dangerous — that talking to your car while driving may be more distracting than chatting on a cellphone.
AAA, a leading motorist organization, backed the research, concerned about the proliferation of the new auto technology and how it could lead to widespread driver distraction. Around 9 million cars are now fitted with voice-recognition systems and this number is forecast to soar to 62 million in 2018.
Read more http://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/politics/56445961-90/car-driver-drivers-font.html.csp
