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With all of the laws being passed regarding the use of cell phones in a motor vehicle, we are still swerving to miss the oblivious motorist next to us who simply cannot stop flapping his lips. Many parents are also worried that their inexperienced teenage drivers may also be distracted by their mobile phones.
The University of Utah engineers have taken this issue and designed a wireless car key device that stops users from talking on their cell phone or sending text messages while behind the wheel. Each driver of a car will have a separate key device. When the key is extended from the device, it emits a signal that puts the teenagers phone into “Driving Mode,” so that it may not be used.
While in driving mode the phone will display a stop sign to try and get the teenager in the habit of leaving the phone alone while driving. The university has licensed the Key2SafeDribving technology to a private company in hopes to have this product marketed within six months. They hope to have this distributed through a cell phone provider if at all possible.
4 Responses to “Car key prevents teenagers from using mobile phones while driving”
Bob Smitheron December 11, 2008
This is stuiped what if sometihng happens and they NEED to use the phone? Stop in the middle of the damn road just to call? NO! this is BS next product..
+2Facebook User December 11, 2008
There are a lot of things that need to be considered. This does however only work for the driver.
NeutralNanoEntity December 11, 2008
Well I know someone that drives while talks or worse instant message/type all the time on the phone while driving, yes its a girl, I think this is perfect for girls :)
Best idea ever…
NeutralGeorge January 3, 2009
If you can create a key the prevents a driver from talking on the phone… can they also invent a device that disables the phone completely in public places? That would be great!
Neutral