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Nissan Creates the Ultimate Distracted Driving Machine

Posted by Soulskill on from the autonomous-cars-can't-come-soon-enough dept.

jfruh writes: More and more research is suggesting that it isn't safe to text or even talk on our phones hands-free while driving, but one brave car company is pushing full-speed in the other direction. Nissan has created a concept car in which every surface, including the entire dashboard and even the seats, is a display device. The car is the result of "extensive" surveys with the younger generation that came to the conclusion that, according to Nissan, young people "feel that time spent in a car should be time for connecting and sharing experiences with friends."

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  1. If you need entertainment. by Z00L00K · · Score: 5, Insightful

    If you need entertainment you aren't driving fast enough.

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  2. Re: Selfies! by Fwipp · · Score: 5, Informative

    The summary misleadingly forgot to mention that
    "The display function only works when the car is parked. In drive mode, all the driver can see are the various meters and controls necessary to drive the car and any maps that might be needed. "

  3. Re:Self Driving Cars by ColdWetDog · · Score: 5, Insightful

    No, what this really makes sense is as a self driving TAXI. You can be bombarded with ads until you reach your destination. In fact, if you haven't watched enough ads, the doors stay locked until you do.

    Peril Sensitive Sunglasses, where are you?

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