Originally Posted by
genec
Well I haven't gone far enough to use Dragon... but my talking GPS is great... I never have to take my eyes off the road while I get directions from the GPS. And of course I don't program it when I am moving.
The real issue is that far too many motorists don't have the personal discretion to NOT use such devices in a moving car. And according to news reports, apparently those with the least amount of driving experience also tend to text the most. (youth). Bad combination!
Ford offering this internet temptation themselves may be subject to future law suits in the event of terrible collision. You'd think their lawyers would think these things out.
I think talking GPSes that tell the driver when to turn may be a safety benefit by discouraging use of maps while driving.
However, I really, really hate the idea of allowing drivers to search or select destinations while the vehicle is driven. I think such features should require the vehicle to be stopped AND the vehicle to be in park or the parking brake to be on, or be actuated from the passenger seat on a display invisible to the driver, and enabled only when a passenger is seated.