Most dangerous situations I am seeing on the road these days involve vehicles moving forward while the driver’s head is turned away at a 90 degree angle, or drivers of moving vehicles with their heads down buried in food.
Flo’s little snapshot device ain’t gonna do nothing about either of those.
Most dangerous situations I am seeing on the road these days involve vehicles moving forward while the driver’s head is turned away at a 90 degree angle, or drivers of moving vehicles with their heads down buried in food.
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Here’s a solution; a device that notes where the eyes are focused and whether the hands are indeed on steering wheel. Something like a tactile sensor for the wheel, and a micro-camera to determine eye position. This is just an idea, off-the-cuff.
The first time it notices a driver not paying attention, a gentle chime and reminder to watch the road.
The second time, a mild electric shock, rigged through the driver’s seat.
Third time, it takes control of the steering, moves the vehicle to the side of the road, decelerates, stops, locks the doors/windows, shuts off the motor, and sends an electric current to detonate the five pounds of C4 in the dashboard.
Problem? Solution.
Cheers!
I see texting/ flapping gums on cell phone, swilling coffee, reading book/newspaper, putting on makeup, getting dressed, driving with pet(s)/ small child on lap, watching TV/movie, eating, etc.