Sentences with phrase «on driver distraction»

Acura hopes the TLX is what it will drive into the future, we explore the head - up display coming to your car soon, and check out the new thinking on driver distraction.

Meanwhile, among the findings from NHTSA's first nationally - representative telephone survey on driver distraction released earlier this year, more than three - quarters of drivers reported that they are willing to answer calls on all, most, or some trips.

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.

• Naturalistic driving studies for child occupants incl a focus on driver distraction, Sjaan Koppel PhD, Monash University, Australia

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Meanwhile, Uber drivers are tapping on smartphones as they navigate and confirm pick - ups and drop - offs, a distraction that may increase collision risk.

«I feel like legislating pedestrian distraction might give aggressive drivers a scapegoat to blame fatalities on the road with, and I'm not excited about that aspect.»

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.

«Tailored interventions to reduce driver distraction could focus on at - risk groups, such as young males with bad attitudes to distracted driving and a low belief that they can control their distraction,» he concludes.

Dr Haque said the distraction of mobile phone use also had an impact on driver braking behaviour.

While all distractions impair a driver to some degree, texting while driving draws eyes away from the road for longer than fiddling with the radio or even dialing on a cell phone.

The drivers also completed surveys about their perceived level of distraction, and videos measured how much of the time they kept their eyes on the road, mirrors or dashboard.

Far too many people are dying because of distraction on the roadway, and putting another source of distraction at the fingertips of drivers is not a good idea.

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 Transportation.

This distraction may seem subtle and even fleeting, but it takes a toll: The risk of an accident quadruples when the driver is on the phone, studies have suggested.

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.

To understand an auto accident, for example, one might require data on weather, auto and traffic engineering, and driver impairment due to distraction or drugs.

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.

The layout of the interior is clean and well though out not like the newer cars that seem to be all buttons and screens with too much going on and a distraction for the drivers attention.

You probably need to worry about anything that a police officer would see as an obvious distraction or safety issue like playing movies for the driver or hiding your view of the road or instruments on the dash, but I don't what other technicalities apply to an individual.

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 situation.

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.

Lincoln says SYNC 3 is designed to minimize distraction and allow drivers to stay focused on the road while making calls, sending and receiving messages, listening to music and getting directions with available navigation.

-- 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.

Honda went way overboard with the bells and whistles on this model, making its dashboard a real distraction for any driver.

To reduce the potential for driver distraction, maintenance alerts are presented only when the ignition is first turned on, not while driving.

Other highlights of the latest Subaru Forester include the company's EyeSight Driver Assist Technology, which alerts the driver of distractions and fatigue while on the road, and is standard on all - new ForeDriver Assist Technology, which alerts the driver of distractions and fatigue while on the road, and is standard on all - new Foredriver of distractions and fatigue while on the road, and is standard on all - new Foresters.

The Ultimate model's larger, fully - digital LCD display now offers various driver menus that can be accessed directly via steering wheel haptic dial control, helping to keep the driver's hands on the wheel for minimal driving distraction.

For this reason, the cabin of the McLaren P1 is fully focused on the driver, and is clear from clutter and distraction as these first images show.

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 plastic - clad interior isn't fancy, but it offers simple functionality with minimal distraction, smartly keeping the driver focused on the joy of driving.

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

Siri ® Eyes Free All these bells and whistles can be a distraction, and when you get right down to it, the attention of the driver should be on the road at all times.

Drivers can customize visible information on the main screen, driver display, or head - up monitor all via the steering wheel controls, thereby reducing distractions.

Partly to reduce weight, and partly to reduce distractions for the driver: you'll notice there aren't any buttons on the steering wheel, for instance.

Best of all, the infotainment system is mounted high on the dashboard, making it easy for drivers to quickly view it with a minimum amount of distraction.

To help avoid the potential for driver distraction, the text of the incoming message is not displayed on screen unless the vehicle is stopped.

To help avoid driver distraction, the text of the incoming message is not displayed on screen unless the transmission is in Park.

To reduce the potential for driver distraction, maintenance alerts are presented on the MID only when the ignition is first turned on, not while driving.

Acura is taking advantage of that supple ride to introduce its new True Touchpad Interface, which attempts to allow drivers a greater degree of distraction - free control by integrating a remote interface that corresponds presses on its touch - sensitive surface to the equivalent location on the 10.2 - inch touch screen.

Alfa say the interior design «allows the driver to keep everything under control without distractions from controls that would be superfluous on this type of car».

Sync and other similar devices are drawing more scrutiny from U.S. regulators who are studying the impact of driver distraction on highway fatalities and injuries.

There's some evidence that talking on a hands - free phone is a significant driver distraction,» McCartt says.

The information, which is rendered captivating through powerful, high - impact graphics, allows the driver to keep everything under control without distractions from controls that would be superfluous on this type of car.

In both simulated... and real world situations, drivers were monitored for levels of alertness and mental focus, as well as physical distraction and the ability to keep their eyes on the road.

To help minimize driver distraction, the text of the incoming message is not displayed on - screen while the vehicle is moving.

Furthermore, multifunction buttons on the steering wheel operate the telephone and audio systems quickly, smoothly and without the slightest distraction, while two additional buttons may be programmed individually according to the driver's personal preferences.

The Virtual Windscreen projects high quality hazard, speed and navigation icons on the windshield to reduce driver distraction.