Comments on: Safely Driving With Our BlackBerry and Our Loved Ones In Mind

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By: Matt Howard

Matt Howard — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 22:23:01 +0000

The mere notion of people deploying software on their mobile phone to help them be more focused and less distracted when driving is “goldberg-esque” for sure.

For those not familiar with the reference — a Rube Goldberg contraption is defined as an elaborate invention that turns a simple task into an extraordinarily complicated one.

In ZoomSafer’s case we’ve developed software for mobile phones that automatically detects when you’re driving and applies policies designed to prevent otherwise intelligent people from doing stupid things — like texting back and forth while driving.

Telling people to “stop” is obviously the simple solution.

Giving them tools designed to “help them stop” is sadly the right answer.

By: Susan C

Susan C — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 16:06:06 +0000

With all due respect, I agree. However I have those friends who have to keep their phone in their hand, believe they know the keypad by heart. So if there’s a way to appeal to those users, I’m all for it. Some consumers are reliant on technology and this is the point I wanted to make.

By: DavidB

DavidB — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 10:59:40 +0000

I don’t get what’s so hard about just not doing it? Come on people, we are supposed to be intelligent beings here. Put the damn thing away or turn it off! There is NOTHING that someone could possibly email or tweet or text to you that is so important it can’t wait for the next traffic light or for you to pull over to the side.

And apps like these are a crutch. They agent a cure. All they do is make you THINK you are being a better person. You are still committing just as many mental resources, probably even MORE since now you have to think about how to get some app to do your texting for you.

How about try this. Put your device on silent next time you’re getting in the car. Then put it in the trunk. Make your trip. If you’re desperate, pull over half way and check it but put it back. Now when you get to your destination, check your phone. Has the world ended? No. Were you safer on your trip? Undoubtedly.