Funky Cars > Auto manufacturers don't think you should text while driving either

[CrunchGear] This just in: the Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers thinks it’s a bad idea for you to talk on your phone while driving if you’re not using a headset. They also think that you shouldn’t text while driving, because that causes you to take your eyes off the road.

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[PreCentral.net] Review: BlueTrek BIZZ Bluetooth Headset | PreCentral.net: This isn’t a problem if you’re holding the headset in your hand, but when it’s on your ear you have to maintain a firm grip on the headset to be sure you’re making the contact that you want. The stiffness of the button really comes into play when you’re trying to pair the headset, as you need to hold it down for seven whole seconds to enter pairing mode (most every other headset enters pair mode when you first turn it on, not this one).

[Pocket-lint.com] Plantronics Explorer 390 Bluetooth headset: <br>The 12v adaptor is about the size of a Monte Cristo No.4 with a curious but very sturdy articulation in the middle, presumably to bring the charging headset/phone slightly nearer to the driver whether the steering wheel happens to be on the right or the left in your particular part of the world. If you\'re at work or anywhere without the wall plug then there\'s also a USB to Micro-USB cable to power up from your computer as well.

[The Good NET Guide] Auto manufacturers don't think you should text while driving ...: This just in: the Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers thinks it’s a bad idea for you to talk on your phone while driving if you’re not using a headset.

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[Latest entries from tabacco.blog-city.com] CELL PHONE DRIVING EVEN WITH HEADSET = .08 ALCOHOL-LEVEL DRUNK ...: Federal researchers also shelved a draft letter they had prepared for Transportation Secretary, Norman Mineta, to send, warning states that hands-free laws might not solve the problem. Research shows that motorists talking on a phone are four times as likely to crash as other drivers and are as likely to cause an accident as a drunk driver with a blood-alcohol level of 0.08.

[Local News from The Lakeland Ledger] Distracted Drivers Endanger Thousands | theledger.com | The Ledger ...: Extensive research shows the dangers of distracted driving. Studies say that drivers using phones are four times as likely to cause a crash as other drivers, and the likelihood that they will crash is equal to that of someone with a 0.08 percent blood-alcohol level, the point at which drivers are generally considered intoxicated.

[PreCentral.net] Review: BlueAnt V1 Voice Controlled Headset | PreCentral.net: You get treated with a slightly muffled but still clear voice from the person on the other end of the line, and they’ll get voice quality that matches or exceeds that of the Pre’s own built-in microphone. This is because the V1 has two microphones to pick up your voice and advanced voice isolation software that cuts out the noise and only lets through your voice.

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[Breaking News] Auto industry group backs ban on handheld texting and cell phone ...: NTSB restricts employee cell-phone useWASHINGTON ”” The federal safety agency that investigates transportation accidents is banning texting and talking on cell phones by its employees while driving on government business. National Transportation Safety Board Chairman Deborah Hersman said Tuesday she's adopting the policy because she wants her agency to follow the same safety practices it recommends for others.

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[Bits] Transportation Department to Take On Distracted Driving - Bits ...: If we are to ban cellphones while driving, then we should also ban carpooling, driving with children, driving while there are other people in a 500 foot radius, and radios/CD players, iPods, GPS, or other user operated devices. Just like the people who choose to drive while intoxicated, it is Always the person who’s operating the 1200 pound weapon (car) that’s rolling down the road who is controlling their actions.

[Blogs | design mind] Goodbye iPhone, Hello (Again) BlackBerry | Blog | design mind: I have to unlock the iPhone on to see if I've got a new email, and remember the email unread count from my last time looking at it (for each account). This often takes 30 seconds of constant interaction or more -- not a big deal it may seem, but it pulls my focus away from whatever else I was doing more than it should.

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