In-Car Drivers Ed Computers could Hassle the Teens of Tomorrow
In-Car Drivers Ed Computers could Hassle the Teens of Tomorrow
Posted 11/09/2009 at 5:46am
| by Paul Lilly
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We were all too eager to hit the road when we turned 16, and now that we're a little a lot older, we find ourselves decidedly less stoked at the idea of sharing the road with teens barely out of driving school. We suppose that's where GreenRoad's in-vehicle data recorder (IVDR) system comes in.
GreenRoad specializes in trucker safety, but has turned its attention to teens with a system that essentially grades the driver. It does this by monitoring unsafe driving decisions, like overly sharp turns, heavy acceleration, and abrupt braking, which, if you're a passenger, has an unsettling effect on your lunch.
The IVDR analyzes the above information an then lets the driver know how he or she is doing at any given time by displaying a red (bad), yellow (OK), or green (good) light. And because the IVDR uses an accelerometer, it's feasible something like this could be ported or developed in a smartphone.
Image Credit: insuringteendrivers.com
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smeeIT
November 09, 2009 at 9:48am
Now I'm just starting drivers Ed, but I knew how to drive a long time ago, due to extra time in empty parking lots with my dad and his pickup truck.
But now that my mom would like me to get a license, I'm looking into drivers Ed and things, this looks very promising to not only help me on the road, but be my extra 'parent' (in a sense) making sure I am driving safe.
Thanks for posting this Paul!
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