Researchers in Australia are concerned the role of a driver is becoming more like that of a pilot, requiring a whole new set of skills — the lack of which could cause accidents and injuries. C'mon, have you ever seen a pilot juggle an Egg McMuffin, hash browns, coffee, cell phone, electric shaver and a laminated road atlas, while driving a six-speed? Pilot, please. Unless you're flying a B767 through a lightning field in a heavy crosswind, pouring perfect vodka gimlets for the hookers from first class who are presently providing you with a "happy ending," and playing when a light flashes, drink with the co-pilot don't bother speaking to me.
New car cockpit technology could be increasing the potential for error by degrading driving performance [News-Medical.Net]
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