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National Press Release

SAE International Webcast Addresses Driver Distraction

Published 2008-06-20 11:53
By SAE International

WARRENDALE, Pa., June 20 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- 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.

For more information, please visit http://www.sae.org/events/training/elearning/telewebcasts/.

Fee is $179. Fee will be waived for reporters who receive accreditation; please e-mail your request to pr@sae.org.

CONTACT: Nancy Lewis or Shawn Andreassi, 248-273-4092, pr@sae.org

SOURCE SAE International



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