Earlier we read about truck drivers and what is being done to control their use of cell phones while driving. This week we look at an option for drivers that takes the decision making out of their hands. Go to the link below and read the article. Write a reflective comment that shows you have read the article, expresses your views, and addresses my questions.
Why do you think that people need to use a service like ZoomSafer? Is the solution described in the article a viable one? Will it work? How do you think customers will respond to insurers’ offer of a discount for using a call-blocking service? Respond to the following Quote: “Passengers in cars can override such systems, but in many cases doing so automatically sends an e-mail message to the account administrator — say, a parent or employer — alerting them that the cellphone is in use.” If you were to design a system to address the problem of cell phone use while driving, what would it be?
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I think that people need to use a service like ZoomSafer because as stated in the article, they cannot be trusted to turn off their cell phones. If they get a call while they are driving they are bound to answer it. I think that if more people use ZoomSafer it will allow people to get in the habit to learn that talking on the phone while driving is an unnecessary danger. I think that drivers will welcome the car insurance discount, but honestly saving 5% off car insurance is not enough to persuade drivers to disconnect from their cell phones while driving, in m opinion. I think that the quote is a necessary factor in success of such a program to work, because if there are no consequences then people are bound to break them. I believe that the hands-free system is the best possible program available, as it allows drivers to use their cell phones and keep their eyes on the road.
Honestly, I support the use of the system and actually think it's quite cool and innovative. However, I am not sure how many people would pay for a service like that, especially in this economy.
I do believe that the solution is a viable one, however, I am not sure how many people will jump on board- like the article said, it is very difficult to put down something that has become so much a part of our lives.
I think some customers might take advantage of the offer because it does save you money, but I am sure most people would just glance at it and pass it by either because they don't want to put the effort into filling out more insurance or because they don't really care.
The quote sort-of makes me feel like I am being baby-sat, like the title suggests. I mean, my parent or employer will receive a notification? That's a tad elementary in the sense that we would get a "talking to" from our parents and possibly in a confrontation with my boss, and if there is even a chance that someone could get fired over it, that would cause a lot of problems.
I would provide the system in all cars- make is mandatory for every car manufactured from now on to have this system installed and available for each driver- it shouldn't be something they have to buy extra and install, etc. It should come with the car FOR FREE.
I fully support the use of services like ZoomSafer. As the article mentions, people need this because it is hard for many to go “cold turkey” by turning off their cell phones by themselves. By taking the situation out of their control, the road will be safer and thus the solution described in the article is a viable one. If the government makes it mandatory, then it will work—otherwise it is just a small percentage of people that care enough to pay for it. The deal that insurers are making towards people who receive this service is a good initiative and, I think, will attract customers. As much as call-blocking services are necessary, I do think that there are times when the phone needs to be answered so overriding the system—or even allowing the driver to pick up certain phone numbers that indicate an emergency. What would happen to the driver who got completely lost or was in a car accident and needed to call 911? The email system to account administrators is an appropriate way to keep track of the user. I definitely think that this service is greatly needed throughout the world and if I were to design such a system, it would be almost identical to ZoomSafer (and others). However, the one change I would make would be to allow calls from certain numbers and allow the driver to call certain numbers, such as the hospital, police, ambulance…
I think people need to use services like these, because most everyone is easily drawn into an interesting conversation. Whether or not someone is driving doesn't seem a powerful enough force to dictate whether or not they talk on the phone. The phone, 9/10 times, is going to be too hard to put down. This service forces them to end their calls, instead of letting them choose.
Yes, this solution works perfectly. People are stopped from continuing their conversation and don't receive calls unless the system deems it okay. Of course, they can choose to override the technology, but that's really a blessing in disguise -- you wouldn't want a computer to be able to control your actions that heavily. This sounds very functional (it would work), but they may want to adjust the prices to help it become more widespread.
I think customers will respond positively to this. They pay less to be safer -- it's a win-win situation for them.
I think the monitoring put on these systems is a little extreme, at least in the employer case. A parent monitoring their child is reasonable, but I don't think an adult should be able to monitor another adult (unless they are a trucker or their job revolves around driving).
I would use the same system presented in this article; I see no considerable problems with it. Perhaps I would tweak the monitoring aspect of it, but that would be it.
I think the reason that people need to use this service is because they are addicted to there phones. I think that it is a viable solution because through this technology people will learn to not answer their phones while driving. I think it will work and I think the added discount will help sell their product to more customers. I think that the alert message is important so the people know that there employers are using their phones when there not supposed to. My solution to this problem would be the use of hands-free but give a time limit to how long you can talk so you don't get too immersed and distracted while talking.
-Tristan
I think that people need to use ZoomSafer because knowing us as humans we can’t really trust others or ourselves to turn our cell phones off. Anyone who hears they are getting a call or gets a text messages they are overwhelmed by that and want to reply or answer it. I think that the solution, as described, is viable because people do tend to answer their phones and want to reply to a text message, they can’t wait, so challenging themselves can help to overcome a weakness. (Answering phones and replying to text messages). I think that the discount is a tempting offer, but honestly I don’t think that drivers will go for it. I think this because, honestly, only 5% off isn’t really worth going for. I think that this quote is more or less useless, because unless the person using their cell phone is going full speed and talking on the phone or any of the such with a phone, I don’t think they will really care unless there is a consequence to what they are doing. If I were to design a system, I would have a system that would send a text message, to everyone who is driving, saying that they are not allowed to use their cell phone; no matter what the reason is, unless of course if it is an emergency.
I think ZoomSafer's a great idea because of the fact of the disability of phonecalls & texting, instead, a use of GPS.
Yes, it is a viable solution, because although it is disabled, it is still useful when coming to GPS.
I just don't think it will work because when using your GPS, you want to see more than one thing, but the phone is disabled when driving so, what do you do, stop along your trail to check your phone?
Since this is a common deal of trying to avoid talking on the phone while driving, it is a good idea to use a call-blocking service if they use the message tone.
It would be a service that will enable voice control to the phone when driving.
I believe that such service as ZoomSafer should be used frequently, for many do not turn their cellphone while driving. The solution the article describes is viable for if it is practiced as a daily ritual, putting down such things as cellphones that has integrated itself into our lives will become a practice that can save lives. Customers will probably respond to the insurers offer of discount as an unfair and impractical one. Simply discounting 5% of the car insurance, is quite not enough to persuade people to use call blocking service. I think the quote is an additional push to what services such as Zoomsafer, to its practice. I believe the best method to address the rising number of car accidents due to cellphones, it is best to implement such services, otherwise become use to a cellphone-less drive.
I think people need the services like ZoomSafer, because it tells your driving speed and everything which indicates the safety, and also you can find the directions and where the place is indicated because of the GPS service. I think that it is a viable solution because through this technology, people will learn to not answer their phones while driving and also because it is not safe. I think it will work well for people's safety and I think the added discount for the car insurance will help sell their product to more customers. If I design a program to help not to use phones while driving, I will design a program like my dads car, which is that you can connect the phone to the car, and you can just have a conversation just by talking and you don't have to hold the phone to your ear, because there is a loud speaker system.
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