SAE International Webcast Addresses Driver Distraction

WARRENDALE, Pa., -- SAE International's Automotive Engineering International (AEI) magazine is presenting a telephone/Webcast titled, "Reducing Driver Distraction: Improving Safety Behind the Wheel."

  DATE:  Aug. 14, 2008

  TIME:  11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

ORGANIZER/MODERATOR: M. Lucas Neurauter, Research Associate, Virginia Tech Transportation Institute

  SPEAKERS:
  --  Charlie Klauer, Virginia Tech Transportation Institute
  --  Matt Sundeen, Program Principal, National Conference of State
      Legislatures
  --  Uwe Petersen, Manager-Active Safety, Driver Assistance Systems,
      Mercedes-Benz Cars Development, Daimler AG
  --  Trent W. Victor, Senior Researcher, Safety Analysis and Human Factors,
      Volvo Technology Corporation

  TOPICS:
  --  Risks of engaging in secondary tasks while driving
  --  Regulations targeting driver distraction, including cell phone bans
  --  External and internal automotive applications that address driver
      distraction, including emergency brake lights and collision warning
      systems
  --  Technology that monitors and warns drivers by tracking eye movements

Professionals in the field of transportation research, automotive safety, intelligent transportation systems and surface transportation are encouraged to attend.