Driver distraction from in-vehicle telematics devices: the public opinion

Transport Canada is concerned that in-vehicle telematics devices are a threat to road safety because they can increase driver distraction and cause an increase in distraction-related crashes. This concern is based on a substantial and mounting body of evidence indicating that using these devices impairs driving performance. In the Spring/Summer of 2003, Transport Canada engaged the general public in consultations that explored the issue and the potential response/role of the federal government. Public awareness and education campaigns regarding distracted driving were strongly supported, as was the initiation of a non-regulatory, co-operative approach between Transport Canada and industry to limit driver distraction caused by in-vehicle telematics. Transport Canada is currently negotiating an agreement known as a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with automotive manufacturers, which would deal with the safety of in-vehicle telematics devices. The two main elements of this agreement would be commitments by industry to a) incorporate a safety design and development process, and b) adhere to industry-developed performance guidelines, in telematics' device design and development. The MOU would address safety concerns, be adaptive to continued technological advancement, and not burden the industry unnecessarily.

• Record URL:
  http://www.distracteddriving.ca/english/presentations.php
• Authors:
  • Rudin-Brown, C M
• Conference:
  • International Conference on Distracted Driving, 2005, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
• Publication Date: 2005

Language

• English

Media Info

• Pagination: 13p
• Monograph Title: Linking data from different sources to estimate the risk of a collision when using a cell phone while driving

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Attention; Behavior; Driver vehicle interfaces; Drivers; Human machine systems; Intelligent transportation systems; Motor vehicle industry; Regulations; Vehicle safety
• Geographic Terms: Canada
• ATRI Terms: Attention; Driver behaviour; Human machine interface; Intelligent transport systems (ITS); Vehicle industry; Vehicle regulations; Vehicle safety
• Subject Areas: Law; Operations and Traffic Management; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 01387679
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: ARRB
• Files: ATRI
• Created Date: Aug 23 2012 12:19AM