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Orrex

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17. Is the GPS strapped to their face?

Reply to jtuck004 (Reply #16)

Fri Nov 1, 2013, 12:30 AM

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Driver expects to fight Google Glass ticket [View all] Omaha Steve Oct 2013 OP

Since she was 'pulled over for speeding' the glasses didn't help much... DRIVING FAIL! freshwest Oct 2013 #1

Just what we need... awoke_in_2003 Oct 2013 #2

We take away the driving privilege customerserviceguy Nov 2013 #28

This message was self-deleted by its author MindPilot Nov 2013 #30

I agree... awoke_in_2003 Nov 2013 #31

I fully agree - we don't need any more distracted drivers groundloop Oct 2013 #3

"Receive web search results, read email, engage in video chats" while driving? jsr Oct 2013 #4

Well someone had to be a 'test case'... n/t PoliticAverse Oct 2013 #5

Yes. Fight for your right to be a speeding 'Glasshole.' onehandle Oct 2013 #6

Sorry, that's not going to fly shawn703 Oct 2013 #7

would they hinder peripheral vision any more than these? frylock Nov 2013 #36

I would say so shawn703 Nov 2013 #45

People can fly airplanes at several hundred miles an hour with a head's up display jtuck004 Oct 2013 #8

If the Google Glass display is specifically designed to improve driving, then maybe Orrex Nov 2013 #11

This is a prototype, probably with no advertising. Checking email might be a bit much, jtuck004 Nov 2013 #13

If drivers receive the same intensive training as pilots, then ok Orrex Nov 2013 #14

How much training does one get when they buy a GPS at Walmart and stick in on their jtuck004 Nov 2013 #16

Is the GPS strapped to their face? Orrex Nov 2013 #17

Post removed Post removed Nov 2013 #20

no, it's usually on the dash positioned so that the driver takes their eyes off the road.. frylock Nov 2013 #33

Do a lot of GPS units support YouTube and Facebook? Orrex Nov 2013 #34

no, but smartphones do.. frylock Nov 2013 #37

Any number of studies show that cell phone use impairs driving Orrex Nov 2013 #40

but i am suggesting that there is a middle ground.. frylock Nov 2013 #41

Why would you wear the device if it isn't powered on? Orrex Nov 2013 #42

I was riding with someone a couple weeks ago FrodosPet Nov 2013 #43

Flying an airplane is nothing like driving a car Major Nikon Nov 2013 #12

The aircraft I was referring to isn't commercial, and your room for error is sometimes much jtuck004 Nov 2013 #15

I'm sure that they'll be every bit as safe as texting. Orrex Nov 2013 #18

It's a very different situation Major Nikon Nov 2013 #19

Doesn't mean it's not workable. I would rather this than someone trying to read the display on their jtuck004 Nov 2013 #21

Before the wonder of GPS, most pilots flew with a map in their lap Major Nikon Nov 2013 #22

These come with an off switch. And, frankly, a LOT of people drive successfully with at least this jtuck004 Nov 2013 #26

Her glasses needs a new program. DeSwiss Oct 2013 #9

Distracted driving Marrah_G Oct 2013 #10

She was speeding. SheilaT Nov 2013 #23

What part of "a California Highway Patrol officer noticed she was wearing Google Glass and tacked on truthisfreedom Nov 2013 #25

Well no shit. Orrex Nov 2013 #35

She will lose.. sendero Nov 2013 #24

I suspect Google may be supplying the lawyers seveneyes Nov 2013 #27

there was the same freakout decades ago when cars got radios MindPilot Nov 2013 #29

all good points frylock Nov 2013 #38

Unless they were controlling her pacemaker, JoeyT Nov 2013 #32

What about a maps/GPS app? moriah Nov 2013 #46

For one thing, she was speeding. HappyMe Nov 2013 #39

Flashback to 1930: Radios in Cars? Oh No! marshall Nov 2013 #44