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The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) sponsored a virtual conference on the
Internet (held July 5- August 11,2000) to understand the risks from distraction associated with the explosive
growth of in-car electronics. The Internet Forum provided an opportunity for technical experts and the public
(both in the U.S. and internationally) to download research papers, ask questions, and share experiences
regarding the use of in-vehicle devices (cell phones, navigation systems, wireless Internet, information &
entertainment systems, night vision systems, etc.). Content on the site was organized into two basic areas: (1)
Experience with technologies, and (2) Technical issues. The former provided opportunities for the driving
public to share their experience with specific technologies in die context of driving and to provide their
perspectives on basic issues related to their use. Discussions emphasized use of cell phones, navigation
systems, night vision systems, wireless Internet, and information and entertainment systems. The 'Technical
Issues" section was devoted to general cross-cutting issues related to the safety impacts of in-vehicle
technologies; five separate discussion areas were provided: Defining benefits and safety risks, Technical
challenges associated with measuring distraction. Equipment design features and design solutions,
Regulations, guidelines, and enforcement, and Safety campaigns and public education surrounding the safe
use of in-vehicle technologies. In all, the site received over 23,000 hits with over 9,500 unique users and
2,500 registered guests. The site remains available as an information repository and can be accessed at
www-nrd.nhtsa.dot.gov/driver-distraction/Welcome.htm.
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