Scientific Evidence | Nonscientific Evidence | Legislative Status
Take Action | Articles About Telematics | Other Resources

Scientific Evidence

To some of you, it may seem obvious that making a left turn at a busy intersection and surfing the J. Crew Web site are not compatible activities. But some people like to see the hard science. For those guys, here are the current studies on the topic of telematics and driver distraction.

• The Impact of Cognitive Distraction on Driver Visual Behaviour and Vehicle Control
• Strategies for Reducing Driver Distraction from In-Vehicle Telematics Devices: A Discussion Document
• Older drivers slower while using telematics
• NHTSA Report: Driver Distraction with Wireless Telecommunications and Route Guidance Systems

Nonscientific Evidence

• NHTSA Driver Distraction Area
• What does the public think of distracted driving? Read this recent study.
• Indiana State Medical Association Telematics Hints

Legislative Status

• Search for past and present legislation in your state with the NCSL Driver Focus and Technology Database

Take Action

• Find Your Local Legislator
• Write a Letter (Use ours as model if you want.)
• Write Tom and Ray
• The Network of Employers for Traffic Safety has a "tool kit" for distracted driving.

Articles About Telematics

Here're all the informative articles we've found about telematics. We'll update this section as new information comes along. Found something that's not listed here? Share it with us and we'll post it here.

• OnStar to Open Stock Trading behind the Wheel
• New DWI: Driving While Internet
• Wireless Telematics Systems: Driver Distraction and Location Privacy Issues
• Focusing on In-Car Telematics
• Drivers' Eyes Increasingly on Gadgets
• Telematics Conference

Other Resources

• NHTSA Driver Distraction Index of Papers