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<generator>Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/</generator><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on Wake up! Saab jumping on the drowsy driver bandwagon]]></title><link>http://www.autoblog.com/2007/11/02/wake-up-saab-jumping-on-the-drowsy-driver-bandwagon/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.autoblog.com/2007/11/02/wake-up-saab-jumping-on-the-drowsy-driver-bandwagon/</guid><description><![CDATA[Saab isn't so much as jumping on the bandwagon as refining their own technology. There was a story about Saab's innovation in this field a few years ago and then other carmakers started up their own research. ]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[j_carson]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Nov 2nd 2007 6:58PM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on Wake up! Saab jumping on the drowsy driver bandwagon]]></title><link>http://www.autoblog.com/2007/11/02/wake-up-saab-jumping-on-the-drowsy-driver-bandwagon/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.autoblog.com/2007/11/02/wake-up-saab-jumping-on-the-drowsy-driver-bandwagon/</guid><description><![CDATA[Can it be modified to recognize the shape of a hand-held cell phone?<br><br>"You are dangerously stupid. Stop as soon as it is safe to do so. Then cut up your license."]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[PJ]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Nov 2nd 2007 7:12PM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on Wake up! Saab jumping on the drowsy driver bandwagon]]></title><link>http://www.autoblog.com/2007/11/02/wake-up-saab-jumping-on-the-drowsy-driver-bandwagon/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.autoblog.com/2007/11/02/wake-up-saab-jumping-on-the-drowsy-driver-bandwagon/</guid><description><![CDATA[Maybe this will help narcolepsies, but most people know that they are sleepy or about to fall asleep.  So this system may have some value, but offers no utility.  And would just be plain annoying.  You need a system that keeps them awake, or helps them park their car by the side of the road.  If not that, flash some agreed blinker patterns that informs others on the road that driver is sleeping at the wheel.<br><br><br>]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[Toy Yoda]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Nov 2nd 2007 7:26PM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on Wake up! Saab jumping on the drowsy driver bandwagon]]></title><link>http://www.autoblog.com/2007/11/02/wake-up-saab-jumping-on-the-drowsy-driver-bandwagon/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.autoblog.com/2007/11/02/wake-up-saab-jumping-on-the-drowsy-driver-bandwagon/</guid><description><![CDATA[Seat-belts were considered just about annoying many many years ago and my dad still doesnt want to use one.<br><br>I think this press release doesnt tell much new compared to old one, other than most likely some competitor is about to launch similar system and due to Saab's model timetable, they are not going to make it first.<br><br>Or maybe its normal procedure, with Alcokey they also told about road testing.]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[TuuSaR]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Nov 2nd 2007 7:59PM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on Wake up! Saab jumping on the drowsy driver bandwagon]]></title><link>http://www.autoblog.com/2007/11/02/wake-up-saab-jumping-on-the-drowsy-driver-bandwagon/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.autoblog.com/2007/11/02/wake-up-saab-jumping-on-the-drowsy-driver-bandwagon/</guid><description><![CDATA[I would think someone who is tired would prefer to sleep than to drive.  Given that, and the fact that people know when they are sleepy at the wheel, I don't see how "You are sleeping" warning will help any more than blasting the radio.  He'll more likely sleep through the warning just as he would the radio.  I think it'll just help the conscientious.  But if you are conscientious, you wouldn't be driving, so why bother with the warning?<br><br>Instead of warning the driver, who chooses to ignore his body's signals and knows it,  I would think it's better  to warn the other drivers that don't know.<br><br><br><br>]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[Toy Yoda]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Nov 2nd 2007 10:29PM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on Wake up! Saab jumping on the drowsy driver bandwagon]]></title><link>http://www.autoblog.com/2007/11/02/wake-up-saab-jumping-on-the-drowsy-driver-bandwagon/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.autoblog.com/2007/11/02/wake-up-saab-jumping-on-the-drowsy-driver-bandwagon/</guid><description><![CDATA[Which is more likely to work, since people are more vain than they are conscientious.  Not to mention, they can call the cops on drowsy driver.<br>]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[Toy Yoda]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Nov 2nd 2007 10:32PM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on Wake up! Saab jumping on the drowsy driver bandwagon]]></title><link>http://www.autoblog.com/2007/11/02/wake-up-saab-jumping-on-the-drowsy-driver-bandwagon/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.autoblog.com/2007/11/02/wake-up-saab-jumping-on-the-drowsy-driver-bandwagon/</guid><description><![CDATA[I still prefer the new 2008 CTS. Just saw a couple of great videos over here for it:<br><br><a href="http://www.mycreditfriend.com/autofriend.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.mycreditfriend.com/autofriend.html</a>]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[Troy]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Nov 3rd 2007 2:16AM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on Wake up! Saab jumping on the drowsy driver bandwagon]]></title><link>http://www.autoblog.com/2007/11/02/wake-up-saab-jumping-on-the-drowsy-driver-bandwagon/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.autoblog.com/2007/11/02/wake-up-saab-jumping-on-the-drowsy-driver-bandwagon/</guid><description><![CDATA[If it started the on-board coffee maker, then it would be practical.]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[carbuzzard]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Nov 3rd 2007 3:22AM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on Wake up! Saab jumping on the drowsy driver bandwagon]]></title><link>http://www.autoblog.com/2007/11/02/wake-up-saab-jumping-on-the-drowsy-driver-bandwagon/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.autoblog.com/2007/11/02/wake-up-saab-jumping-on-the-drowsy-driver-bandwagon/</guid><description><![CDATA[I have heard of plenty of studies done in this field by automakers, these devices should be standard on new models.<br><br><a href="http://www.webyaa.com/category/cars" rel="nofollow">http://www.webyaa.com/category/cars</a>]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[stefano]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Nov 3rd 2007 8:45AM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on Wake up! Saab jumping on the drowsy driver bandwagon]]></title><link>http://www.autoblog.com/2007/11/02/wake-up-saab-jumping-on-the-drowsy-driver-bandwagon/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.autoblog.com/2007/11/02/wake-up-saab-jumping-on-the-drowsy-driver-bandwagon/</guid><description><![CDATA[Anything that can prevent accidents caused by drowsy drivers is a good idea.  The National Traffic Safety Administration estimates there are at least 40,000 nonfatal and 1550 fatal crashes as a result of drowsy drivers.  These statistics may be well below actual numbers because people are reluctant to admit they fell asleep.  There is a lane warning system being considered, but as I said these all cost so much money.   All the common sense tips such as pulling over are good but people are in a hurry for the most part and don't want to waste time.  There is a device that costs about $10 called the Nap Alarm that fits over a drivers ear.  If the driver starts to nod off an alarm sounds and prevents the driver from falling asleep and also alerts any passengers that the driver was about to nod off.  This simple inexpensive device could prevent some of these very unnecessary deaths and injuries.  Of course, the biggest obstacle is getting someone to wear the device. The device can be purchased at <a href="http://www.peppersprayetc.com" rel="nofollow">http://www.peppersprayetc.com</a>.]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[Rosie]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Nov 15th 2007 4:42PM</pubDate></item></channel></rss>