Texting While Driving: How Dangerous is it?

wanderernomad · 31st May 2010, 16:42

Even worse than talking on phone.

Thad E Ginathom · 31st May 2010, 17:47

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Originally Posted by Rehaan

I recently came across this picture and i just had to post it here.

Ridiculous!!

Hey, one of them is looking at the road!

Just a pity it's one of the ones in the back seat

prateekm · 31st May 2010, 19:42

You might want to check this out.

http://www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=419795844433

GTO · 1st June 2010, 15:14

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Originally Posted by wanderernomad

Even worse than talking on phone.

Completely agreed. Ford's safety presentation (Factory visit earlier this month) stated that mobile texting is nearly as dangerous as drunk driving.

McLaren Rulez · 1st June 2010, 15:21

You know, there's a simple solution.

Most phones can be hooked up to the car's systems. So you can make calls from your car's by connecting your phone, yes?

We also have voice recognition software on many devices. You can ask your phone to call XYZ by simply programming it to respond to the command "call XYZ".

Why not put those two together and have the car read out smses for you and for you to dicatate smses back to it?

Spitfire · 1st June 2010, 16:17

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Originally Posted by McLaren Rulez

Why not put those two together and have the car read out smses for you and for you to dicatate smses back to it?

Blue and Me and similiar options exist.

Problem is we cant understand what sms could be so important that it cant wait for a couple of minutes to be replied to.

Rehaan · 4th June 2010, 17:50

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Originally Posted by McLaren Rulez

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Why not put those two together and have the car read out smses for you and for you to dicatate smses back to it?

YouTube - Nexus One - Voice Input

However, still, the fact is that its in some way still requiring the driver to take his attention off the road, even for a short period of time. Keeping that in mind, i agree with what Spitfire says - its best to wait till you're done driving.

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GordonGekko · 4th June 2010, 17:54

I think it is extremely dangerous, stupid and irresponsible.

I remember seeing this picture where a woman is doing her lipstick, texting AND somewhat driving.

It is FAR more dangerous than talking.

Abhay · 4th June 2010, 18:13

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Originally Posted by Spitfire

Problem is we cant understand what sms could be so important that it cant wait for a couple of minutes to be replied to.

Totally agree with Spitfire.

volkman10 · 28th April 2014, 09:25

Apple patent seeks to prevent drivers from texting while driving!

Apple has filed a patent application for a system that aims to make texting at the wheel impossible by blocking drivers from sending messages on cell phones.

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The system creates "lock-out mechanisms" to disable cell phones from performing certain functions, such as texting, while one is driving

http://auto.economictimes.indiatimes...xting/34317047

alpha1 · 28th April 2014, 11:04

SMS/text etc basically means a non critical communication.
If it was critical someone would call you because call is the only way ascertaining that the receiver has acknowledged "message received and assimilated".
So I never got why would someone want to read/reply a text immediately? They are never critical and definitely never the emergency kinds.

Perhaps most people have so little self worth that any petty thing like immediate response to sms makes them feel important ... ?

joybhowmik · 29th April 2014, 09:43

Yet another example of a death when texting on the phone
US woman dies in head-on collision seconds after posting her selfie on Facebook

sundarsarma · 15th May 2024, 13:32

How many of us use our smartphone while driving?

Just came across this article "People Who Text And Drive Associated With Psychopathic Behavior: Study" and the psychic angle of this is really alarming to understand our own personality

Link to Article: https://www.ndtv.com/world-news/peop...dtv_topstories

inner_roadster · 15th May 2024, 15:12

I don't often use my phones directly anymore because both iOS and Android mobile can be paired with car Infotainment Systems. However, I still believe that using the touch screen Infotainment Systems while driving causes distractions.

Please go over the following research reports to find out more about the potential risks how infotainment systems can pose dangers to drivers.

Source : https://www.brigglepolan.com/blog/20...gerous-to-dri/

Infotainment Systems Can Be Distracting

As you know, distracted driving is very dangerous and is a significant problem across the nation.
Studies show that in-vehicle technology features in newer cars (namely infotainment systems) are usually too dangerous to use safely. In fact, analyses of using these systems while driving show that infotainment systems are often even more distracting to drivers than cellphone use or even texting behind the wheel.
According to research, infotainment systems require drivers to take their eyes off the road for extended periods of time and often demand that drivers conduct very complicated interactions.
Both voice-based and touch-screen features require drivers to remove their hands, eyes, and even minds off of focusing on the road.

Older Drivers Are At a Heightened Risk
Research indicates that older drivers ages 55-75 take their eyes and attention away from the road for over eight seconds longer than younger drivers ages 21-36 when conducting menial tasks such as setting up navigation or putting on music through the use of in-vehicle infotainment features.
In addition, older adults experienced slower reaction times and elevated visual distractions.
To put this information into context, removing your eyes from the road for only two seconds doubles your risk of an accident.

31st May 2010, 16:42	#46
wanderernomad Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Bengaluru Posts: 2,552 Thanked: 1,296 Times View My Garage	Even worse than talking on phone.
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prateekm BHPian Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Mumbai & BLR Posts: 789 Thanked: 555 Times	You might want to check this out. http://www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=419795844433
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McLaren Rulez Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Mysore Posts: 3,469 Thanked: 5,555 Times	You know, there's a simple solution. Most phones can be hooked up to the car's systems. So you can make calls from your car's by connecting your phone, yes? We also have voice recognition software on many devices. You can ask your phone to call XYZ by simply programming it to respond to the command "call XYZ". Why not put those two together and have the car read out smses for you and for you to dicatate smses back to it?
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4th June 2010, 17:54	#53
GordonGekko BHPian Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: gurgaon Posts: 263 Thanked: 25 Times	I think it is extremely dangerous, stupid and irresponsible. I remember seeing this picture where a woman is doing her lipstick, texting AND somewhat driving. It is FAR more dangerous than talking.
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28th April 2014, 11:04	#56
alpha1 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: LandOfNoWinters Posts: 2,184 Thanked: 3,012 Times	Re: Texting While Driving: How Dangerous is it? SMS/text etc basically means a non critical communication. If it was critical someone would call you because call is the only way ascertaining that the receiver has acknowledged "message received and assimilated". So I never got why would someone want to read/reply a text immediately? They are never critical and definitely never the emergency kinds. Perhaps most people have so little self worth that any petty thing like immediate response to sms makes them feel important ... ?
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29th April 2014, 09:43	#57
joybhowmik Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: New Delhi Posts: 1,467 Thanked: 2,589 Times	Re: Texting While Driving: How Dangerous is it? Yet another example of a death when texting on the phone US woman dies in head-on collision seconds after posting her selfie on Facebook
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sundarsarma BHPian Join Date: Sep 2021 Location: Chennai Posts: 28 Thanked: 42 Times	Using Smartphone while driving How many of us use our smartphone while driving? Just came across this article "People Who Text And Drive Associated With Psychopathic Behavior: Study" and the psychic angle of this is really alarming to understand our own personality Link to Article: https://www.ndtv.com/world-news/peop...dtv_topstories
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15th May 2024, 15:12	#59
inner_roadster BHPian Join Date: Mar 2024 Location: Kolkata Posts: 49 Thanked: 442 Times	Re: Texting While Driving: How Dangerous is it? I don't often use my phones directly anymore because both iOS and Android mobile can be paired with car Infotainment Systems. However, I still believe that using the touch screen Infotainment Systems while driving causes distractions. Please go over the following research reports to find out more about the potential risks how infotainment systems can pose dangers to drivers. Source : https://www.brigglepolan.com/blog/20...gerous-to-dri/ Infotainment Systems Can Be Distracting As you know, distracted driving is very dangerous and is a significant problem across the nation. Studies show that in-vehicle technology features in newer cars (namely infotainment systems) are usually too dangerous to use safely. In fact, analyses of using these systems while driving show that infotainment systems are often even more distracting to drivers than cellphone use or even texting behind the wheel. According to research, infotainment systems require drivers to take their eyes off the road for extended periods of time and often demand that drivers conduct very complicated interactions. Both voice-based and touch-screen features require drivers to remove their hands, eyes, and even minds off of focusing on the road. Older Drivers Are At a Heightened Risk Research indicates that older drivers ages 55-75 take their eyes and attention away from the road for over eight seconds longer than younger drivers ages 21-36 when conducting menial tasks such as setting up navigation or putting on music through the use of in-vehicle infotainment features. In addition, older adults experienced slower reaction times and elevated visual distractions. To put this information into context, removing your eyes from the road for only two seconds doubles your risk of an accident.
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