Back-seat driver system to be tested

[Champ]

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Australian scientists have invented an electronic driver's assistant system, similar to the back-seat driver who forever points out road signs and warns against speeding.


"The Australian invention is part of a global effort to make drivers more aware of road signs, especially those concerned with safety," New Scientist magazine said on Wednesday.


The new driver's assistance system (DAS) developed by National Information and Communications Technology Australia (NICTA) in Canberra detects road signs and warns drivers to slow down.


"DAS uses three cameras: one to scan the road ahead and a pair to monitor where the driver is looking," the magazine said.

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[KlatooBNikto]

1. I already have five backseat drivers in my family and one front seat

driver to boot ( Five girls and a wife).Do I need one more?

[yellowcanine]

2. Huh - just what I need - someone yelling "Look out!" when I am trying

to negotiate a lane change and checking the mirrors to see where the other cars are. This sounds as if it might cause accidents, not prevent them.