Multitasking in the Car

Chriss Scherer August 10th, 2009

We’re engineers. We like technology. We like technology that makes our lives easier or safer. That said, we also know technology can get in the way, too.

Here’s something that is still making me shake my head. Think about how many times you have seen someone driving and eating, smoking, talking on the phone, reading something, putting on makeup, etc. Now think about how many recent accidents can be blamed on someone texting while driving. It’s obvious that multitasking while driving is a terrible idea.

But rather than reinforce common sense, I see a company called ATX wants to make texting while driving safer.

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2 Comments to “Multitasking in the Car”

1. Kevin Spence Says:
   

   August 20th, 2009 at 1:10 pm

   I read a study about this not too long ago (I tried to find the link but couldn’t). They actually found that, with practice, we can effectively multi-task in the car without being more likely to be involved with an accident.

   I was surprised, but it was rather convincing.

2. Chriss Scherer Says:
   

   August 20th, 2009 at 1:25 pm

   With practice. I don’t want someone practicing his texting and driving skills near me. I also know of a study that showed that even talking on the phone (hands-on or hands-free) is too much of a distraction, let alone taking your eyes off the road to send a text.

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