When you drive, you have to focus on where you are going. And among the known distractions has to be the presence or use of mobile phones by drivers while driving. While we have seen a lot of laws passed regarding the ban of cell phone use while driving, it doesn’t seem to be working as planned.
We have seen a lot of hands-free innovations and the Ford Sync seems to have significantly contributed towards improving driving focus. A new study shows that Ford’s SYNC hands-free system significantly reduces the level of distraction when drivers select a phone number or choose a song on their MP3 player compared with the same operations with hand-held cell phones and music players.
“We know people want to stay connected in their vehicles, so Ford is continuing to deliver that connectivity for them responsibly and safely,” says Susan Cischke, Ford’s group vice president of Sustainability, Environment and Safety Engineering. “Our SYNC research backs up what most of us instinctively know — that it is better while driving to place a call using a voice interface than dialing manually, because you can keep your hands on the wheel and eyes on the road.”
Ford is expanding its connectivity leadership by introducing SYNC’s new 911 Assist feature that adds post-crash emergency assistance, and new traffic updates, directions and related driving information to help drivers save time and fuel while reducing distraction.
(Source) Press
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