Head-up display devices are on sale, can keep you safer on the road

The integration of smartphones, GPS, and advanced infotainment consoles in our cars have undoubtedly made driving easier and more enjoyable. But they’ve also added distractions to an experience that really demands our undivided attention. After all, taking your eyes off the road for just two seconds makes you 24x more likely to get in an accident, according to Journal of Transportation Safety and Security.

GPS smartphone apps like Waze or Google Maps help drivers find the quickest routes to their destinations, while deftly dodging traffic jams and highlighting areas of interest along the way. But most phone mounts occupy a different focal plane than the road ahead, causing the driver’s vision to refocus every time they glance down at it. These split-second breaks in concentration can diminish reaction time and situational awareness, increasing danger during hazardous road conditions.  Read more...