Nissan Motor Company is testing out ways to combat drunk driving. The ideas while still in the conceptual stage are being tested in Japan. The prototype will disable the vehicle it the car determines you have had too much too drink.
This is done by odor sensors in the gearshift, measuring perspiration levels of alcohol, facial recognition software (see photo above), and finally has a system that sets off an alarm in driving becomes to erratic.
The system is currently being tested in Japan.
While I am sure there are ways around the system, it a positive step forward by the automakers to try and lower this growing problem. Of course ultimately the responsibility lies with the driver, but too many times, they make the wrong decision.
I applaud Nissan, for their efforts, and hope that other automakers follow on.
This is done by odor sensors in the gearshift, measuring perspiration levels of alcohol, facial recognition software (see photo above), and finally has a system that sets off an alarm in driving becomes to erratic.
The system is currently being tested in Japan.
While I am sure there are ways around the system, it a positive step forward by the automakers to try and lower this growing problem. Of course ultimately the responsibility lies with the driver, but too many times, they make the wrong decision.
I applaud Nissan, for their efforts, and hope that other automakers follow on.
Photo courtesy of speedtv.com © 08/03/2007
--gfo
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