As bad a problem as driver distraction is right now, it is poised to become much worse. Watch this video to see what Ford has in mind for your vehicle. Every conceivable form of consumer electronics is set to be in your vehicle.




If this doesn't give you cause for concern, then I suspect that nothing will.

As one of the commentators in the video says, it is like having an open bar in the vehicle and then telling the driver not to drink.

FYI: Check with the National Safety Council for a white paper on cognitive distractions.

It is not enough to have your hands on the wheel and your eyes on the road, you need to keep your mind on the drive.

Soon you will be able to update your facebook page while you commute to and fro...