New Terminal Mode Technology: Safer or More Distracting?
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Nokia and Continental are reportedly discussing new “terminal mode” technology for cars that would allow drivers and passengers to connect, display and control mobile phone applications via an in-vehicle dashboard display.
The goal is to “significantly improve the usability of services such as telephony, navigation, social networking and music in an automotive environment while keeping drivers focused on the primary driving task.”
Would this keep drivers safer, or would it just make for even more of a distraction? Is communicating through a dashboard display while driving easier than using your cell phone?
Please tell us your thoughts…
You can read a full article about the possibly technology here
http://research.scottrade.com/public/markets/news/news.asp?docKey=100-097p9762-1§ion=headlines
It really irks me that people are so self-important to think that they have the right to text/talk or whatever while they are driving.…how did those people get by 20 or so years ago when the technology didnt exist?
I think it’s a real bad idea. We already have enough people not paying attention while driving. Can there not be one place were we don’t need to be in touch with the world, facebook, MySpace, twitter, etc.
TERRIBLE IDEA. but, being guilty from texting, checking my email & talking on the phone while driving, I might try it. It might be the newer generation, but I feel like I always have to be in constant touch with the world.
I like this idea, but only for people, like me, that are good at multi-tasking. SORRY!