Complexity Digest 2004.48 - 06.02

29-Nov-2004

Hi, I'm Your Car. Don't Let Me Distract You., NY Times Bookmark and Share

Excerpts: The study concluded that in most cases, drivers "overestimated the ease of use afforded by hands-free phone interfaces."

Drivers can be easily distracted, even when they have both hands on the wheel. "In many cases, it's the amount of brain power you're using," said David Champion, the senior director of auto tests for Consumer Reports. "Even if you're using a hands-free phone, you're using quite a bit of brain power to actually have a discussion."

(...), state laws are silent on other distracting technology inside a car.