Citation

Van Tassel WE, Floyd-Bann EE. Chron. Driver Educ. Prof. 2009; 57(1): 10.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2009, American Driver and Traffic Safety Education Association)

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Abstract

This article reviews some of the new technologies that are being use to prevent teens from text messaging while driving. The authors note that these solutions generally block incoming and outgoing cellular signals through a variety of means. The article first briefly reviews the recent literature on the dangers of using cell phones while driving, as well as some of the state laws that prohibit this use. Techniques discussed include the use of event data recorders (also called black boxes), in-car cell phone blocking systems, and parental alert systems. The in-car cell phone blocking systems can include software integrated into the cell phone in concert with the cell phone service provider, the use of a special housing around the ignition key that communicates to the system that the teen is driving, creation of a no-cell "bubble" immediately around the driver, or locking the phone's keypad when the vehicle exceeds 10 mph and suppressing inbound calls. The authors list a few questions that may arise when one is considering the use of these techniques. They conclude that distracted driving among teens remains enough of a threat to safety that it deserves parental attention and additional research.


Keywords: Driver distraction;

Language: en