Manipulating the browser when reduces the concentration leading to 50%
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The use of technology elements in vehicles can generate very risky distraction for motorists. The device works with the Global Positioning System-Global positioning system-(GPS) is one of the new devices help drivers reach precisely the desired destination. But, misused, can cause accidents.
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According to a study by the Center for Experimentation and Road Safety (Cesvi), 60 percent of serious accidents caused by driver distractions. Second fatal force to develop a sudden and unexpected move that leads to an inescapable shock.
According to a study by the Center for Experimentation and Road Safety (Cesvi), 60 percent of serious accidents caused by driver distractions. Second fatal force to develop a sudden and unexpected move that leads to an inescapable shock.
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"GPS misused is an element of distraction. When the driver manipulates the screen while driving the vehicle, it becomes a dangerous action," he told La Nacion Alberto Silveira, director of Fight for Life Association. "The least risky, he added, is to use the device with voice instructions and not be attentive to the screen. However, by paying attention to the voice also can cause accidents due to lack of concentration."
"GPS misused is an element of distraction. When the driver manipulates the screen while driving the vehicle, it becomes a dangerous action," he told La Nacion Alberto Silveira, director of Fight for Life Association. "The least risky, he added, is to use the device with voice instructions and not be attentive to the screen. However, by paying attention to the voice also can cause accidents due to lack of concentration."
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ensures that the browser makes your life easier. "The GPS will not get the sound and watch the screen. I have no guidance and help me much. Set the path from the door my house and then I see no screen, just listen to the prompts. Just watch it when I have doubts about the path, but I do with the car stopped, "he said.
ensures that the browser makes your life easier. "The GPS will not get the sound and watch the screen. I have no guidance and help me much. Set the path from the door my house and then I see no screen, just listen to the prompts. Just watch it when I have doubts about the path, but I do with the car stopped, "he said.
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A study by the English insurance company Direct Line and the Institute of Traffic and Road Safety at the University of Valencia shows that if you manipulate the GPS while driving at 90 km / h the driver fails to receive half of the signals, when in normal conditions is 85 percent.
A study by the English insurance company Direct Line and the Institute of Traffic and Road Safety at the University of Valencia shows that if you manipulate the GPS while driving at 90 km / h the driver fails to receive half of the signals, when in normal conditions is 85 percent.
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"Traffic signals are necessary distractions. It can never be positive to keep adding distractions, "said Silveira.
"Traffic signals are necessary distractions. It can never be positive to keep adding distractions, "said Silveira.
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Mapfre The Road Safety Institute of Spain, conducted a trial on the use of browsers. The group of drivers who participated in the investigation said there was a clear loss of concentration at the time that the browser gives a voice prompt. In turn, 100 percent of drivers did not come to receive the signals at critical moments.
Mapfre The Road Safety Institute of Spain, conducted a trial on the use of browsers. The group of drivers who participated in the investigation said there was a clear loss of concentration at the time that the browser gives a voice prompt. In turn, 100 percent of drivers did not come to receive the signals at critical moments.
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Also, when GPS instructions were not understood, the reaction of drivers has been mostly moving the view from the rail or road to the browser screen, to interpret the voice command. At that time, there were serious mistakes, like passing a red light or until you can run over a person.
Also, when GPS instructions were not understood, the reaction of drivers has been mostly moving the view from the rail or road to the browser screen, to interpret the voice command. At that time, there were serious mistakes, like passing a red light or until you can run over a person.
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Despite national reports and international sources of the Transit Commission of the Buenos Aires Legislature told La Nacion that "there are no projects aimed at banning and fining the use of GPS."
Despite national reports and international sources of the Transit Commission of the Buenos Aires Legislature told La Nacion that "there are no projects aimed at banning and fining the use of GPS."
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National Traffic Law No. 24,449 restricts the use of distraction devices, although the GPS is not included. Paragraph X of Article 48 of the Act states that "it is forbidden to use headphones and communication systems continuous manual operation." In addition, subsection Q of Article 77 explains that "constitute a serious offense driving using headphones and / or continuous manual communication systems and / or screens or video monitors or the like in the driver's cab. "
National Traffic Law No. 24,449 restricts the use of distraction devices, although the GPS is not included. Paragraph X of Article 48 of the Act states that "it is forbidden to use headphones and communication systems continuous manual operation." In addition, subsection Q of Article 77 explains that "constitute a serious offense driving using headphones and / or continuous manual communication systems and / or screens or video monitors or the like in the driver's cab. "
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addition, according to a study by the University of Utah, after a minute and a half talking on the phone (even hands-free) the driver receives 40 per percent of the signals and it takes almost a second longer to react. The data collected by data similar to those presented by Hotline and the University of Valencia indicate that 75 percent of drivers use GPS to reduce the control and time reaction on his vehicle.
addition, according to a study by the University of Utah, after a minute and a half talking on the phone (even hands-free) the driver receives 40 per percent of the signals and it takes almost a second longer to react. The data collected by data similar to those presented by Hotline and the University of Valencia indicate that 75 percent of drivers use GPS to reduce the control and time reaction on his vehicle.
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Goyret Augustine, 30, thinks that the use of GPS is less dangerous than a paper map or a cell phone. "I have a GPS caught bracket on the windshield. I put it in the glove compartment and consult it before starting the trip, "he said.
Goyret Augustine, 30, thinks that the use of GPS is less dangerous than a paper map or a cell phone. "I have a GPS caught bracket on the windshield. I put it in the glove compartment and consult it before starting the trip, "he said.
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The use and marketing of GPS devices has increased in recent times. The high-end mobile phones with navigation functions are now common market. Their prices, as the storage capacity and multiple functions, ranging from 800 to 4000 pesos. The most advanced devices have Wi-Fi, which update the state of the roads. Others have a camera and are shock resistant.
The use and marketing of GPS devices has increased in recent times. The high-end mobile phones with navigation functions are now common market. Their prices, as the storage capacity and multiple functions, ranging from 800 to 4000 pesos. The most advanced devices have Wi-Fi, which update the state of the roads. Others have a camera and are shock resistant.
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program is not recommended while driving your browser. You have to stop at a safe place to modify or enter data on the route.
program is not recommended while driving your browser. You have to stop at a safe place to modify or enter data on the route.
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For route information is necessary to activate the system by voice. In this way, it does reduce the risk of distraction, caused by watching the screen.
For route information is necessary to activate the system by voice. In this way, it does reduce the risk of distraction, caused by watching the screen.
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is best to use a system to enter data by voice path, to avoid manipulating the GPS during the trip.
is best to use a system to enter data by voice path, to avoid manipulating the GPS during the trip.
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should select the characters clear and easy to understand. Messages must be easily recognizable.
should select the characters clear and easy to understand. Messages must be easily recognizable.
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mapping and points of interest should be updated regularly at work and risk tranches.
mapping and points of interest should be updated regularly at work and risk tranches.
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The course must be memorized prior to the trip. So there is no need to consult the GPS continuously.
The course must be memorized prior to the trip. So there is no need to consult the GPS continuously.
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Avoid information overload on the display, which can create stress and perceptive.
Avoid information overload on the display, which can create stress and perceptive.
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