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To: Mount Athos

FWIW very minimal chance these will use breathalyzers

The most likely system to prevent drunken driving is infrared cameras that monitor driver behavior. That technology is already being installed by automakers such as General Motors, BMW and Nissan to track driver attentiveness while using partially automated driver-assist systems.

The cameras make sure a driver is watching the road, and they look for signs of drowsiness, loss of consciousness or impairment.

If signs are spotted, the cars will warn the driver, and if the behavior persists, the car would turn on its hazard lights, slow down and pull to the side of the road.

Abuelsamid said breathalyzers aren’t a practical solution because many people would object to being forced to blow into a tube every time they get into the car. “I don’t think it’s going to go over very well with a lot of people,” he said.


100 posted on 11/09/2021 4:12:44 PM PST by nascarnation (Let's Go Brandon!)
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To: nascarnation

I’m not okay with any of that.
I don’t want a car that monitors my eye balls, tests my blood, or shuts off against my will.

If they make it optional fine, but otherwise hell no


110 posted on 11/09/2021 4:39:34 PM PST by Mount Athos
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