Up to 27 seconds of residual distraction trails use of digital assistant software and infotainment systems in automobiles, the University of Utah reported Thursday. The report, done for the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, follows a similar set of studies conducted last year that concluded that infotainment systems distract drivers when they’re using them on the road. This time, researchers looked at the aftereffects of driving while using infotainment systems, the ones native to automobile, and digital assistant apps on mobile devices.
I have many issues with digital information systems in vehicles. First off is the safety issue of having to focus to much on inputting information.
Second is the cost of maintaining, upgrading software and it becoming out dated. Third is cost of replacement and benefit over more simplistic knobs and switches. I don't think many vehicle owners realize the integration in a digital information system. The problem is, that if you have issues and don't fix them with these digital systems. You end up losing many functions from HVAC systems, radio, driver features and even possibly some power train features. The complexity of these systems are going to cost some owners a lot of grief and money down the road.
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Digital Assistants Sap Drivers’ Attention
Posted by: Quinten Plummer October 23, 2015 03:16 PMUp to 27 seconds of residual distraction trails use of digital assistant software and infotainment systems in automobiles, the University of Utah reported Thursday. The report, done for the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, follows a similar set of studies conducted last year that concluded that infotainment systems distract drivers when they’re using them on the road. This time, researchers looked at the aftereffects of driving while using infotainment systems, the ones native to automobile, and digital assistant apps on mobile devices.
Second is the cost of maintaining, upgrading software and it becoming out dated. Third is cost of replacement and benefit over more simplistic knobs and switches. I don't think many vehicle owners realize the integration in a digital information system. The problem is, that if you have issues and don't fix them with these digital systems. You end up losing many functions from HVAC systems, radio, driver features and even possibly some power train features. The complexity of these systems are going to cost some owners a lot of grief and money down the road.