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General Motors May Be The First To Offer Cars That Detect Distracted Drivers

2014-09-05 22:03:24| AutomotiveDigest.com - Automotive Industry News

Distracted driving is a hot topic these days. Beyond the usual distractions of burgers, babies, and blush, now we have to deal with smartphones, infotainment systems, and a host of other bright, shiny things. Many companies and organizations have tried to put the brakes on distracted driving, from app-makers to cell phone makers to government agencies. A few automakers have jumped into the fray with ads that encourage drivers to put down their devices, but General Motors may one-up all of them thanks to new in-car technology designed to detect distracted motorists. READ MORE about the new technology The Article General Motors May Be The First To Offer Cars That Detect Distracted Drivers appeared first on Automotive Digest.

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Navdys Answer To Distracted Driving

2014-08-30 03:44:41| AutomotiveDigest.com - Automotive Industry News

Navdy, a San Francisco-based startup, announced a breakthrough Head-Up Display (HUD) aftermarket car console that allows drivers to access their smartphones apps while keeping their eyes on the road. Drivers are three times more likely to get into an accident when they take their eyes off the road to look down at a touchscreen. Built-in consoles like Android Auto and Apple Carplay are just bigger touchscreens that do nothing to solve the problem. Smartphones were never designed to be used while driving. said Navdy co-founder and CEO Doug Simpson. Touch-based apps clearly force you to take your eyes off the road. So we started by completely rethinking what the experience of using apps behind the wheel should feel like. Navdy is built from the ground up to be the safest and most intuitive way to make calls, use navigation, listen to music or access notifications without ever looking away from the road. READ MORE to learn about Navdy's offerings The Article Navdys Answer To Distracted Driving appeared first on Automotive Digest.

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You Can Combat Distracted Driving Right Now

2014-08-16 20:55:22| AutomotiveDigest.com - Automotive Industry News

There are ways to combat the distracted driving epidemic that are available to fleet managers right now -- including cell phone blocking technology that pairs vehicles and phones together. The Article You Can Combat Distracted Driving Right Now appeared first on Automotive Digest.

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Distracted Driving Hits Home Hard

2014-08-10 19:47:00| AutomotiveDigest.com - Automotive Industry News

Moments after leaving USA TODAY's offices in suburban Virginia on Saturday evening, Senior Editor John Siniff hopped on Interstate 66 for a quick drive home. The skies were overcast, a light mist was falling, and the sun was beginning to set. A young woman speeding along in the lanes behind him was lost in a phone conversation when the 2,500 pounds of metal she was piloting slammed into his vehicle from behind. He never even heard the tires squeal. Her brakes didn't strain because she hadn't applied them. READ MORE to find out what happened. The Article Distracted Driving Hits Home Hard appeared first on Automotive Digest.

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