Today’s distracted driver might not look that much different than yesterday’s. The types of distraction are what continue to increase. Yesterday, it was simply calls and texts. Today, more and more drivers are using in-vehicle technologies to call, text, stay connected to social media, make dinner reservations and order take out. A new study released …
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Our Driving Concern Sr. Program Manager Lisa Robinson outlines risks associated with using hands-free devices while behind the wheel. Research indicates cognitive distraction persists long after using voice commands to make a call or send a text.
Before Toledo-based Owens Corning implemented a cell phone distracted driving policy, the company’s leader conducted a field test. Chairman and CEO Mike Thaman wanted to know whether enacting such a policy would impact productivity. “He (Thaman) actually went for 90 days adhering to what would become our policy for all employees – no cell phone …
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What is “hands-free” technology? Earpiece, dashboard system, voice-to-text, or speaker phone. Hands-free technology and driving: The brain quickly toggles between tasks – but can’t do two things at the same time. According to the National Safety Council, the activity in the area of the brain that processes moving images decreases by up to 1/3 when …
Is it safe to use a hands-free device to talk on a cell phone while driving? Debate this question for three minutes with a partner or with teams taking each position: Yes, it’s safe or No, it’s deadly. CONCLUSION: Portable and vehicle-integrated hands-free cell phone use still involves visual-manual subtasks, which are associated with a …
Listen to this conversation between Babblin’ Betsy and her friend. Does Babblin’ Betsy’s story or parts of it sound like anyone you know? In 2014, police reports indicate 3,179 people were killed, and 431,000 were injured in motor vehicle crashes involving distracted drivers. Is Betsy’s conversation really important enough to risk a life?
