Computer lane
While my last posting addressed busyness on the behalf of technology, this article from SignOn Sandiego.com describes the distractions it creates in a car. An excellent example of the growing integration of technology is Avis' plans to provide wireless internet in their rental cars. This image works well because is shows how consumers love technology while ignoring the dangers it presents while driving.
"In late February, a 28-year-old computer tutor from Chico died in a head-on collision near Yuba City after crossing into oncoming traffic while he apparently was using his laptop. Authorities found the computer running and plugged into the cigarette lighter. "
I was actually surprised that California has not passed any law against use of hand-held devices while driving. The article says a law banning hand-held devices will go into effect in mid 2008. This will probably increase the demand for accessories like bluetooth headsets in the next year.
Article: http://www.signonsandiego.com/news/features/20070401-9999-lz1c01cars.html
posted by Efrain A. @ 11:12 PM
3 Comments:
I love this picture! It is very true how technology makes our roads unsafe. Think about all of those times you've seen someone in a big SUV talk and their cell phone with their TV's on speeding down the highway. How will we govern our driving as our cars become more sophisticated?
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This is a very intersting article. It is crazy to think of a company putting wireless internet into a car. I think the last thing we need is another possible distraction. Today people are distracted enough eating, reading, doing makeup, and talking on their phones while driving. This will only add to the distractions. I can only imagine how people would use this the wrong way like while driving.
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