LONDON - The experts warn, a satellite navigation device on the accident risk of drivers of motor vehicles.
Mention the latest data, approximately 78 percent of accidents caused by driver carelessness. Psychologist at Lancaster University and Royal Holloway, University of London conducted an experiment to test the effects of hazards on the satellite navigation car navigation systems.
Using phone while driving is banned in the UK as well as several other countries. This is because mobile phone use can divert the driver's concentration and lead to accidents.
Now, the researchers wanted to examine other factors that could cause a car accident, including satellite navigation systems are used increasingly popular lately.
In this study, scientists analyze how the drivers handle the information they received from the satellite navigation systems and how they respond.
"At the end of the experiment, we see clearly that the use of navigation systems in cars has the potential to interfere with memory, concentration and attention and affect vehicle performance," said one researcher Polly Dalton, as quoted from the Telegraph, Monday (28/12/2009).
It is estimated there are approximately 14 million drivers who use satellite navigation system. Based on the data in 2008, survey of 2000 motorists to the conclusion that the satellite navigation system makes one of five people have faltered when the vehicle in a busy street. Satellite navigation system is also responsible for the condition of the vehicle can suddenly turn itself.
Mention the latest data, approximately 78 percent of accidents caused by driver carelessness. Psychologist at Lancaster University and Royal Holloway, University of London conducted an experiment to test the effects of hazards on the satellite navigation car navigation systems.
Using phone while driving is banned in the UK as well as several other countries. This is because mobile phone use can divert the driver's concentration and lead to accidents.
Now, the researchers wanted to examine other factors that could cause a car accident, including satellite navigation systems are used increasingly popular lately.
In this study, scientists analyze how the drivers handle the information they received from the satellite navigation systems and how they respond.
"At the end of the experiment, we see clearly that the use of navigation systems in cars has the potential to interfere with memory, concentration and attention and affect vehicle performance," said one researcher Polly Dalton, as quoted from the Telegraph, Monday (28/12/2009).
It is estimated there are approximately 14 million drivers who use satellite navigation system. Based on the data in 2008, survey of 2000 motorists to the conclusion that the satellite navigation system makes one of five people have faltered when the vehicle in a busy street. Satellite navigation system is also responsible for the condition of the vehicle can suddenly turn itself.
