Nuance Reducing Driver Distraction

The issue of distracted driving is nothing new, but given long-standing concerns of distractions posed by radios, road atlases, eating and drinking, putting on make-up, conversing with passengers, and so on,  the issue today has taken on a completely new meaning. Our cars and the systems they rely on become more advanced, more connected to the outside world.  Be it phones, GPS devices, in-car systems – our personal and professional demands that rely on these technologies are taking our eyes off the road and our hands off the wheel.

However, when paired with voice technology, these devices can enable drivers to make smarter decisions behind the wheel when staying connected is critical. Voice technology is the industry’s best hope for a solution to distracted driving today, and we see it as part of a three-pronged approach that manufacturers, consumers and lawmakers can embrace to make our highways and byways safer for all.