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In-Car Navigation Systems Too Distracting?

Posted by ryuzaki0 on from the don't-look-at-the-light dept.

Lam1969 writes "A survey released by an insurance company shows that drivers with in-car navigation systems are more likely to lose concentration than drivers who unfold a map while driving. From the article: 'One in 10 motorists with navigation systems set off on their journeys without bothering to program their route, and more than half admitted that they then had to take their eyes off the road to input the details while driving. Nearly one in eight did not even bother to check out a route they were unfamiliar with and simply relied on the technology to get them to their destination.'"

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  1. No they aren't by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 4, Funny

    In fact, I'm responding to this post on my in car computeY$#YKGRdsfgsm;sd;mgf.

    1. Re:No they aren't by jrockway · · Score: 3, Funny

      NO DRIVER _

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  2. Bad, but solved easily. by The+Living+Fractal · · Score: 3, Funny

    This kind of problem could actually be a good thing. It could usher in the era of on-windshield semi-transparent projected displays that allow you to keep your eyes closer to the road.

    That, and you could mod it to display a perfect set of breasts that bounced very lifelike whenever the vehicle went over a bump. Now there's something I would buy. Ok so that's just a pipe dream... well whatever, I still want the projected display on the windshield damn you!

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  3. Puh-leeze... by cookiej · · Score: 5, Funny
    I'll bet if you looked closer, you'd see that the idiots who "lose concentration" don't really know how to use the system. The nice thing about a map is that everyone understands how to use it. It's still massively dangerous. If you know how to use your nav system, it's easier than a map. The article should read:

    "Study Finds Stupid People More Likely to Kill Others When Driving"

    And this gem:
    Nearly one in eight did not even bother to check out a route they were unfamiliar with and simply relied on the technology to get them to their destination.

    Heavens! Relying on Technology! Burn them at the stake!

    Ye, Gods.
  4. Re:A shift in driving by avalys · · Score: 3, Funny

    What this really illustrates is that drivers are bored with driving.

    I solve that problem by driving everywhere at above-legal speeds.

    I wonder if I can use that as an excuse the next time I get pulled over: "Well officer, I was speeding, but I was definitely paying attention to the road!"

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  5. The GPS Lady by $RANDOMLUSER · · Score: 5, Funny
    I hate it when you ignore the "turn left at the next light" and then they just start bitchin' at you:

    "I should have been bought by that other guy"
    "You never listen to me"
    "My mother told me not to let you buy me"

    On and on and on. It's enough to make ya crazy.

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