SAE International Webcast Addresses Driver Distraction
WARRENDALE, Pa., -- SAE International's Automotive Engineering International (AEI) magazine is presenting a telephone/Webcast titled, "Reducing Driver Distraction: Improving Safety Behind the Wheel."
DATE: Aug. 14, 2008 TIME: 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
ORGANIZER/MODERATOR: M. Lucas Neurauter, Research Associate, Virginia Tech Transportation Institute
SPEAKERS: -- Charlie Klauer, Virginia Tech Transportation Institute -- Matt Sundeen, Program Principal, National Conference of State Legislatures -- Uwe Petersen, Manager-Active Safety, Driver Assistance Systems, Mercedes-Benz Cars Development, Daimler AG -- Trent W. Victor, Senior Researcher, Safety Analysis and Human Factors, Volvo Technology Corporation TOPICS: -- Risks of engaging in secondary tasks while driving -- Regulations targeting driver distraction, including cell phone bans -- External and internal automotive applications that address driver distraction, including emergency brake lights and collision warning systems -- Technology that monitors and warns drivers by tracking eye movements
Professionals in the field of transportation research, automotive safety, intelligent transportation systems and surface transportation are encouraged to attend.