A survey was recently conducted and statistics and data show that more and more drivers are sending and reading SMS messages on their cell phones and mobile phones. This new study was conducted by Nuance Communications, Inc., which is now the world leader in providing voice and imaging solutions.
According to this organization, the survey they conducted was basically done to assess and check “car owners’ experience and expectations regarding speed-enabled features in cars.” And this study took about a thousand drivers as respondents. These drivers were from various continents such as the European country Germany, the North American nation United States and the Asian country Japan. Statistics showed that these driver-respondents relied heavily on information and communication devices that could be found and installed in vehicles. These respondents even shared that they are willing to pay more just to get such devices for their vehicles.
Craig Peddie is vice president and general manager of Nuance’s Embedded Speech Solutions division and shares: “The proliferation of technology in automobiles, such as mobile phones, navigation systems and MP3 players, has created a global fleet of distracted drivers. voice-activated dialing and voice destination entry for navigation systems for voice-based control of entertainment systems, integrated voice applications provide the hands-free, eyes-free interface that today’s electronically connected drivers need to balance safety on the road and personal comfort.
In fact, in-vehicle devices should be designed to help drivers more than distract them. After all, a driver’s primary responsibility is to get to their destination and keep their eyes on the road. But too often these new communication technologies have diverted these drivers’ attention away from driving or the road. Instead of thinking about which Volvo 780 car parts might need replacement or which road might not be congested, drivers’ attention is drawn to the SMS messages they are sending or reading.
And distractions like this could lead to injury or be fatal.
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