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According to the Kentucky Office of Highway Safety, 52,500 crashes were the result of driver distraction in 2013.

Jaguar has also decreased the level of driver distraction in the XF through a series of intuitive functionality changes to the touch - screen interface and miscellaneous interior controls.

A follow - up survey two weeks later measured driver distraction in the two groups.

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Loose or ill - fitting straps could cause a driver to move around in the car under the huge G - forces generated by the car, and any distractions are obviously going to have a negative impact on performance.

There are lots of controls on the steering wheel, putting the driver in full command without distraction.

Driver distraction and how kids actually behave in cars was presented by Isabella and Sjaan.

But Mr. Schaller's hefty fees have been criticized by drivers and passengers who say they are being unfairly targeted, and from transportation experts — including supporters of congestion pricing — who view them as unrealistic and an unhelpful distraction as they lobby for a congestion pricing plan in Albany.

The most obvious sources of driver distraction are external, such as phones or other mobile devices, and scientists have extensively studied the role of these distractions in road accidents.

«Despite provisional licence holders in this study averaging a driving experience of more than two years, the detrimental effects of mobile phone distraction showed P - plate drivers had an increased probability of failing to detect a pedestrian.»

The risk of being involved in an accident increases dramatically after just two seconds of distraction — so understanding and reducing driver distraction will help to save lives.

Driver distractions, including answering the phone or fiddling with the radio, are a factor in many accidents.

Published today in Frontiers in Psychology, this is the first study of how personal traits affect driver distraction.

With researchers in the car, the drivers were tested for the extent of their distraction, even as they kept their eyes on the road and hands on the wheel after hitting a voice - command system button.

In 2013, 3,154 people died and 424,000 others were injured in motor vehicle crashes on U.S. roads involving driver distraction, says the U.S. Department of TransportatioIn 2013, 3,154 people died and 424,000 others were injured in motor vehicle crashes on U.S. roads involving driver distraction, says the U.S. Department of Transportatioin motor vehicle crashes on U.S. roads involving driver distraction, says the U.S. Department of Transportation.

In Focus: The Hidden Driver of Excellence (HarperCollins, 2013), psychologist and journalist Daniel Goleman explores the significance of attention, revealing the deleterious effects of distractions on work and relationships.

With applications and services such as Facebook and Twitter gaining priority in many people's lives, Ford added MyFord Driver Connect to its SYNC service to retrieve information from these and other Web sites and software via voice commands or steering wheel controls, thereby hopefully minimizing driver distraDriver Connect to its SYNC service to retrieve information from these and other Web sites and software via voice commands or steering wheel controls, thereby hopefully minimizing driver distradriver distraction.

In addition, a 17 - inch touch screen in the center console points to a future of computer — human interaction, although one that may allow for too many driver distractions ranging from radio to GPS route - plottinIn addition, a 17 - inch touch screen in the center console points to a future of computer — human interaction, although one that may allow for too many driver distractions ranging from radio to GPS route - plottinin the center console points to a future of computer — human interaction, although one that may allow for too many driver distractions ranging from radio to GPS route - plotting.

If one can avoid the distraction of a thousand participants in «movieoke», however, and focus solely on the incredible leading performance and striking depiction of one man's developing insanity, Taxi Driver is well worth the effort.

Hal's a womanizer (We know because he wakes up in bed with a random woman), irresponsible (We know because he wakes up late in that bed with the random woman), and reckless (We know because after waking up late with the random woman in his bed, he almost wrecks his car and blames the other drivers for his own distraction).

Distractions via sensory input may be the easier of the two to block, according to Daniel Goleman in his book Focus: The Hidden Driver of Excellence.

«Our goal is to work with (USDOT) and other stakeholders to implement a driver - distraction program that includes good laws, education and strong enforcement,» says Stanton, whose group represents 13 international auto makers selling in the U.S., including Hyundai, Kia and Nissan.

Built - in Bluetooth hands - free connectivity and dialing also did not start to become common in cars until mid-decade, two advancements that could have a bearing on driver distraction, both positive and negative.

The idea is that drivers will only have to wave a hand in front of the screen display to manipulate certain controls, reducing distraction and making the system more intuitive to use.

This includes a remote touch - screen device that allows the driver to operate controls without distraction, as well as twin LCD screens mounted in the centre console for navigation and other multimedia functions.

In light of the study's findings on the extended driver - distraction effect, AAA President and CEO Marshall Doney urged drivers to remain cautious while using in - car and smartphone technologies, even in a traffic lull or some other temporary situatioIn light of the study's findings on the extended driver - distraction effect, AAA President and CEO Marshall Doney urged drivers to remain cautious while using in - car and smartphone technologies, even in a traffic lull or some other temporary situatioin - car and smartphone technologies, even in a traffic lull or some other temporary situatioin a traffic lull or some other temporary situation.

In its study of the distraction periods caused by the use of in - vehicle multimedia systems and smartphone features, researchers with AAA's Foundation for Traffic Safety tested the reactions of 322 drivers ages 21 to 70 using hands - free technologies in 10 model - year 2015 vehicles and three smartphone systemIn its study of the distraction periods caused by the use of in - vehicle multimedia systems and smartphone features, researchers with AAA's Foundation for Traffic Safety tested the reactions of 322 drivers ages 21 to 70 using hands - free technologies in 10 model - year 2015 vehicles and three smartphone systemin - vehicle multimedia systems and smartphone features, researchers with AAA's Foundation for Traffic Safety tested the reactions of 322 drivers ages 21 to 70 using hands - free technologies in 10 model - year 2015 vehicles and three smartphone systemin 10 model - year 2015 vehicles and three smartphone systems.

Optimized for in - vehicle use to reduce driver distraction, the range of approved third - party apps is growing constantly.

I'm excited that Virtual Cockpit is standard on the 2019 A8; I'm a fan of this system's ease of use and its ability to put a lot of low - distraction information, even full satellite maps, in the driver's sightline.

With fewer distractions and greater safety in mind, the all - new Land Rover Head - Up Display II system is fully customizable and features bright graphics in high resolution — enabling you to see all driver inputs and information with greater ease.

-- New MyFord ™ driver connect technology blends Ford signature in - vehicle features into a cohesive experience, featuring intuitive controls, more voice activation and interface personalization — MyFord Touch ™ interface includes dual 4.2 - inch LCD screens with corresponding five - way button steering wheel controls and an 8 - inch touch screen all controlled by simplified SYNC ® voice commands — Intuitive driver connect technology provides access to ever - expanding in - vehicle functionality while minimizing driver distraction and improving interior aesthetics — MyFord driver connect technology launches this year on 2011 Ford Edge and goes global with availability on 2012 Ford Focus.

For families looking for a new car for their young driver, the lack of standard luxuries in the base trim of the Altima will provide less distractions to help them build safer driving habits.

More regularly used features such as media and phone can now be fully operated from the new steering wheel controls in combination with the Interactive Driver Display helping to reduced driver distraDriver Display helping to reduced driver distradriver distraction.

Assists in managing driver distraction while increasing the quantity of content and connectivity

Each feature has been carefully integrated to minimize driver distraction while the vehicle is in motion.

The system is Panasonic's first full integration of infotainment, vision, driver assist and comfort features in a user - friendly interface designed to help reduce driver distraction.

Between personal communication devices, automotive entertainment systems, and human interaction, driver distraction has risen to a position near the top in the area of causing fatal automobile collisions.

It all sounds crazy and overly complicated, but these systems are surprisingly intuitive from the start and play an important role in minimizing clutter and driver distraction.

Driver Distraction Secure Audio (DDSA) and a Brake Hold Function are Toyota - first features, and they debut in the all - new C - HR.

I recognize that this was done as a safety feature to prevent distraction from drivers trying to watch video while driving, however, there could be safe guards in place to minimize this from happening, such as disabling HDMI controls from the steering wheel while in drive, as well as lane - monitoring while HDMI in drive is activated to alert the driver if unexpected lane shifts are occurring, and in that case, a fail - safe could disable video until the car is in park again.

Its central control panel «Remote Wheel» offers intuitive touch and gesture interaction and responds to a simple wave of the hand that, in combination with a curved display that delivers information in rich detail, minimises driver distraction.

Most notably, the central control panel Remote Wheel utilises touch and gesture interaction to minimise driver distraction, with an ergonomically designed touchpad installed in the console, making interaction as easy as the wave of a hand.

Throughout Distracted Driving Awareness Month, Honda will be posting statistics and information about how common distracted driving is in out society, encouraging drivers to «Remove the Distractions» to have safer, more enjoyable driving experiences.

This may seem small but it makes a huge difference in terms of driver distraction.

There is already some concern over the system being a safety distraction for the driver, and Chevrolet itself admits that the Chevy / Glass app holds more promise for the passenger in the car as a way to keep up with what the driver's doing next to him.

In addition, a Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) contributes to active safety by avoiding unintentional lane departures caused by driver distractions.

In addition, the new headâ $ ™ s up display capabilities help drivers with on road distractions, navigation and speed limit control.

The release marks the second phase of voluntary guidelines to address driver distraction on US roads; the first phase, released in 2013,... Read more →

The US Department of Transportation's National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has proposed guidelines to help address driver distraction caused by mobile and other electronic devices in vehicles.

It was in a GTI that I drove 911 drivers to distraction on the North Loop.

This also helps in decreasing driver distraction.