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 using ZoomSafer is one of the smartest things that a person can do. This solution will help a lot. Everybody should have this service to disable their cellphones while driving. The only problem is, what if the person isn't driving, but is in a car while it's being driven and their cell phone gets disabled. Other people in the car should be able to use their phones in the car as well for emergency reasons. “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.” I think that this is a very smart thing to do, just so if there is an accident people can know what might have been a possible cause. If I had to make a system I would make exactly what they made. They have fixed basically everything so there is nothing else I need to change.
ZoomSafer is necessary for people who are uncontrollably addicted to their cell phones. These people need such a service to keep from being distracted while driving. Although it is discouraging that humans rely on technology to discipline them, this seems like a viable solution. I believe that it could work. Call-blocking services will likely become more popular as a result of the discount offer. In response to the quote, I would say that it is good that people cannot get away with talking on a cell phone in the car without someone else finding out. However, for determined cell phone violators, this might not be incentive enough. If I were to design an a system to prevent cell phone use while driving, it would include a boxing glove that could sock distracted drivers back to their senses.
I think people MUST use ZoomSafer, there's nothing better! It's a really smart idea for people who are driving, it can help millions and millions of lives, and I think everyone who's welling to buy a car needs to include a ZoomSafer with them. But also I think it's pretty unfair to disable phones while driving, what if there was an emergency? How can you disable a phone in an emergency? That's unfair, and nonsense! “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." I think what they said in this quote is a really smart idea too, not allowing people to go with talking on the cell phone will driving. Usually good for safety causes. To prevent accidents, I think I would invent almost the same system as the ZoomSafer, except I would have a speaking device for everything, messaging, calling, dialing contacts. I would also have a zoom in screen to tell me if I am taking the wrong turn, or direction while I'm using my phone. I would tell the screen from the beginning before I drive where I'm going to head to, and while I'm using my phone if I do the wrong turn it would start beeping, THEN it can disable my phone.
I think that they need to use such a thing so they can talk while driving since they can't use their off buttons on their phones.I don’t think that the solution is a viable one because as they said people are interested in the conversation and not weather they are holding the cellphone. In my opinion I think that using the hands-free set is safer that holding the phone but its not the safest because you are still talking while driving aswell. Some people get really focused in their conversations and they put all their thoughts in their conversation either to prove a point like job calls or they would be so interested in what she got from the mall. I never tried driving but I think that driving with one hand is harder, and needs more focusing. No I don’t think that it will work. I think that they will use it because it is safer and because it has a discountI would put an automatically answer machine that will say "Hi sorry I am currently driving. You can text me but I'll answer as soon as I stop." Or I would make a system that transfers the words that the person speaking into a text message so the person can respond later.
I think that using ZoomSafer is one of the smartest things that a person can do. This technology will help a lot. Everybody should have this services to close their cellphones while driving there car. The only problem is, what if the person isn't driving, but is in a car while it's being driven and their cell phone is disabled. Other people in the car should be able to use their phones in the car in case for a emergency reasons. “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 cell phone is in use.” I think that this is a very smart thing to do, just so if there is an accident people can know what might have been a possible opinion. If I had to make a system I would make same exact one has they made. They have fixed basically everything so there is nothing that I would change.
i truly think that ZoomSafer is an awesome thing that a person can ever do, nothing is better! The solution will help a lot because some people need such a service to keep crazy people from being distracted while driving, and this is what causes these accidents which lead to death. Although it makes humans very lazy and over depended on technology but it does sound like a viable one. I think Call-blocking services will likely become more popular as a result of the discount offer, and man people around the world will get the advantage of using this great invention. “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.” this is a very smart idea, and could prevent accidents, and makes people more aware. If I were to design a system to address the problem of cell phone use while driving it would be a radio which randomly turns on in a very high and loud sound, if speed goes over 60 which brings a person back to focus.
I think that most people are addicted to technology. I'm not bashing technology, it's just that it seems that people are always using technology, and hate it when they don't have it. I mean, people always accuse me of being addicted to WoW, but the kind of people that get truly addicted to WoW are the type who get easily addicted to stuff and are probably already addicted to other technologies. I think that ZoomSafer is probably going to work, but if you are going to use this, you should decide yourself, because then you'll actually have an obligation to keep your promise to yourself. I don't think the insurance and call blocker combination is a good one, because then it's really forcing people to use it, and if you want to talk in your car and you think you can handle it, then it should be your problem.
Quote: Again, I think that you should make your own decision, and if you override, then you should then get someone to help you.
If I would make a system like this, I would make it so that you could turn off and on the option for this, but if you were at slow speeds you wouldn't need it. Then also, I would make it so that the GPS system could tell if you were in a dangerous area, and override using that.
I think people sometimes need to use services like ZoomSafer as everybody has been addicted to their mobile phones. The use of mobile phones during driving cold be dangerous and may cause traffic accidents. In my opinion, the hands-free systems are not safe as the driver still may be distracted by the conversation over the phone and this could cause an accident. The customers will accept the new system if the insurance companies offer them a discount for using a call blocking service. I think the solution described in the article may work only if people realize how dangerous it is to drive and use the mobile phone. If the system automatically disables the phone until the car is stopped, this could save many lives. Maybe on TV videos may be used to inform people about the system and how dangerous is to drive and talk on the mobile phone. The problem is that people need to subscribe to this system and many people prefer to keep their mobiles activated while driving. Passengers in cars may override such systems, but this will automatically send an e-mail message to the administrator, a parent or employer, alerting them that the mobile phone is in use. I think this will help as the parents will know if their child has been using the phone while driving and they may punish them by prohibiting them to drive a car for a period of time. If I were to design a system to address the problem of cell phone use while driving, I would prohibit their use in cars or invent a system that automatically turns them off during driving, without any possibility to override them.
I think the Zoomsafer is a good idea because it will help prevent accidents from happening making the roads a safer place. It can also be a bad idea because if it doesn't only disable the person whoes driving's cell phone, then it could count as a safety risk. If there was an accident and no one call 911 and they were trapped in the car or something, they could never call for help because their cell phones wouldn't work.
I think that it would be a good thing if people used ZoomSafer. It could keep them safe while driving. I think that the solution is viable because when driving at certain speeds the phone only disables until the driver stops driving. So it’s not like the phone won't be working all the time when driving so people can get used to that. But the downside that it would be hard to call while driving fast because of an emergency. Other then that, I think it will work but for the people who really need it. I think that customers would respond to insurers' offer of a discount for using a call-blocking service by being happier, therefore having it become more popular. My response to the quote is that it is good that other people can see check if their loved ones are safe. I think the email to the administration acts as a second back up if it doesn't work with the driver. If I had to make a system, the system would be a voice activated head-piece that is connected to the driver's phone. So when they are driving they and they want to contact other people they don't have to use their hands.
-Rachel
I think people that are addicted to their cell phones should use ZoomSafer. ZoomSafer is a great way for people to not get distracted while driving. I think the ZoomSafer has its positives and its negatives, because if someone is driving and the passengers want to use their phone but they can't because of the system I don't think that’s smart. “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 cell phone is in use.” I think this is a good quote because if there is an accident then the police or ambulance would know how it was caused. I would create a system to disable the driver’s phone and let the other passengers use their phones.
I think that ZoomSafer is a stupid concept. People should be able to control themselves enough that they choose not to talk on the phone while driving. I don’t think that the solution in the article is viable because not many people will waste their money on a devise that keeps them from using their phone in the car. Besides, if people are so desperate to check their cell phone that they have to do it while driving, a devise that blocks incoming calls and text messages won’t be able to stop them. I don’t think that people will buy the call-blocking service to get a discount on their insurance, because it’s not necessary and unless someone really wants to buy the device, they’re not going buy it. The 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 cell phone is in use”, shows how stupid the call-blocking service is. Why would anyone get a device that calls your boss or your parents to tell him or her you’re using your phone? It’s the person’s own chose if he or she wants to use it while driving even though it’s dangerous. I wouldn’t design a system to address the problem off cell phone use while driving because I think people should be able to control themselves.
-Idunn
ZoomSafer is necessary for people who are too addicted to their cell phones that they know that it is dangerous, but they just can't stop it. This soulution is really smart. This resoulution will help people control themselves and drive safely. This seems like a viable solution and I believe that it would work. Cell phone blocking services will become popular because it is even free so lots of drivers will use this system. In response to the quote, I would say it is relieving because people cannot get away with talking on a cell phone in the car. So it largely decreases the chances of accidents. If I were to design a system which prevents cell phone use while driving, I would have a machine in the car which holds the cell phone for the driver so that the driver doesn't use one of his or her hand driving and the other hand talking or texting. And I would also make the machine ban the cell phones from texting the momment the cell phone was plugged to the machine. Only calling would be allowed, because the driver might receive an emergency call or the other way around.
I think everybaody who has been addicted to their mobile phones should use services like ZoomSafer in order to keep them safe while driving. I do think that the solution from the article is viable because the phone will be disabled only when driving at certain speed. Cell phone would be disabled untill the driver stops. I think it will work nicely. I think customers would respond positively, and Cell phone blocking services will become popular. In response to the quote, I think it is good and safe, because people just can't stop from using cell phone in the car. If I was to design a system to address the problem of cell phone use while driving, it would be a system that disables the cell phone only when someone calls the driver. So Even when driving fast, the cell phone would stay normal.
I think people should use ZoomSafe because it "reduces 30 percent of accidents". Yes I believe in the article it is referred to as a viable solution. Yes I think it will work because many people who are strong enough will deprive themselves of this communication while there driving to be safer. I think people will respond to the discount for call blocking by signing up in large groups and actually take an interest in ZoomSafe. I believe that other people in the car not being able to use their cell phones is the only problem and will be a challenging one to solve. If I would create a system that would address the problem of cell phone use while driving, I would create nothing. Because I think that ZoomSafe is an incredible idea and has people much more skilled than me who can address this issue better. All I can say is good job ZoomSafe! :)
I think that ZoomSafer is a very smart idea and that it is a good service which will help prevent many car accidents if people start using it. I think the solution described in the article is indeed a viable one but it will only work if people want to use it, otherwise we won't go anywhere. I hope customers will agree with insurers' offer of a discount for using a call-blocking service because it will make a big difference in road safety although i doubt many people will be open to the idea. In response 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." that it is a good idea to let someone know that they are using their cellphone because it will make them use it less. If I were to design a system to address the problem of cell phone use while driving,it wouldn't allow calls to be received while people are on the road or in a car.
People need to use devices like ZoomSafer if they are easily distracted by their cell phones and don’t have enough self control to not use them while driving. The solution described in the article is viable, but as I said, people rarely have enough self-control, so it will not work. I don’t think customers will respond much to insurers’ offer of a discount for using a call-blocking service. Some might get the service if they really want the discount, but most people probably wouldn’t get the service because they are so addicted to their cell phones and need them in case of emergencies. What the quote is talking about is a bit over the top. Who would want to install a service that sends emails telling on people who are using cell phones? How does it help? Its not like you can fly over and make them stop the car. If I were to design a system to address the problem of cell phone use while driving, I would create a 100% hands free system that allows people to talk on the phone and send messages using voice sensors.
I think that Zoomsafer is an ok solution but I think that a better one would be the things that have bluetooth like my mom has one in her car where if someone calls she jusst presses a button on a console and then she does not have to take her hands of the steering wheel to talk on the mobile. My dad also talks on his cellphone a lot but he is an amazing driver because he has been already driving for most of his lifetime and always talking on his cellphone and never crashed so far.
I think that the ZoomSafer is not a solution for a long time. A better solution would be a bluetooth device to reduce distraction. The discount on call blocking service seems to be a good thing that people could respond positively to, especially n days where the money is said to be little. Sending an email is a good system to prevent using of a mobile phone and to get the administrator noticed that the person need support. My system would be to destroy all electronic systems in the car, which makes it impossible to even use them.
ZoomSafer is in my opinion a disgusting service. People should never use it because it takes away their freedom, everyone knows it’s dangerous to drive and talk, but it still doesn’t mean that you should take away the choice to use it. ZoomSafer will never work because people might not want to use it, but as a human we want the freedom to call if we choose so. Some people want to use ZoomSafer just for the discount. I would never block people from calling in the car, because everyone deserves their freedom, even if it’s wrong.
I think Zoomsafer is a smart solution to stop a large percentage of car accidents. It is a good idea because if one's phone is disabled, it prevents the danger of that person getting into a car accident due to lack of concentration by the cell phone. The solution described is viable because it is also much simpler than buying a gadget to disable your phone, it will not always work however because no one will be willing to turn off their phone because they will always be tempted to talk on their mobile. I don't think all people will agree to the offer because people will think it's a waste of money and time to buy a gadget to switch off one's phone for them. “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.” It is a good idea because if someone overrides it, and an email is sent to the company, that means that they can contact the police to tell them to put their phone down, but it still doesn't make any sense why someone would buy something like that to override it. I like their idea of the system, i would not change anything except maybe make it cheaper.
I do not think that ZoomSafer is a good thing. People need to have the ability to make these important life affecting decisions on their own without having it controlled by other people.Also, if there is an emergency at home, or there is a problem with Zoom Safer how can you prevent that.Personally I would not use Zoom Safer, I would like to have control over myself in a car and especially if I am in the car with other people how can I communicate if I am at "driving speed?" I cant, I need the ability to have a phone while I am in the car with my parents, or driver. In response to the quote I think this is a smart method.
Zoomsafer is probably the safest thing to do since zoomsafer gives you the opportunity to disable your phone while you are driving since talking on the phone and driving is a very dangerous thing to to and in some cases can be fined by the police so I find that Zoomsafer is a safe opportunity for drivers all around the world. But on the other hand if you have an emergency you can't use your phone in the car so that you can't call for safety as fast. I think that the emergency email is a very smart idea though that parents get alerted of problems. i find that their system is well thought out and is a good sort of device for safety so i wouldn't improve anything about their system.
Dr. Jan Kuttab
I think that people need to use such programs for two main reasons. The first one being that they can devote more focus to the road and less to there friend, acquaintance what have you. Secondly if there is a lower likelihood of them being in a accident that could have been caused by there cellphone, ipod, itouch so on. I do think that the many different solutions could with enough refinement be very viable. But that being said there is a very large difference between viability and getting the product sold. Whether or not this new technology works or not is entirely to be seen. I think that this customer override is already being seen with call limiting technology now being overrun by persistence and a little bit of patience as well.
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