New Device Prevents Driving While Using Cell Phone

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New Device Prevents Driving While Using Cell Phone

A new automobile ignition key can prevent teenagers from talking on cell phones or sending text messages while driving.

The invention, by researchers at the University of Utah, is called Key2SafeDriving and is aimed at cutting down on road deaths. It relies on Bluetooth technology to wirelessly connect keys to phones.

"The key to safe driving is to avoid distraction," says Xuesong Zhou, an assistant professor of civil and environmental engineering who co-invented the system with Wally Curry, a University of Utah graduate now practicing medicine in Hays, Kan. "We want to provide a simple, cost-effective solution to improve driving safety."

Motor vehicle accidents are the fifth leading cause of all deaths in the country. Among teens, however, motor vehicle accidents are the leading cause of death.

Well it's about damn time!!!!! Now all we need is something for drivers other distractions.

Coffee / tea / soda
putting on makeup
reading
playing scratch off tickets
yapping to passengers
sightseeing
smokers

I'm sure I missed a few.

[epileric]

It'll be interesting to see what states/provinces make them mandatory & how long it takes each one.