Nissan has revealed a prototype device to discourage drivers from using their handheld phones while driving, writes Brian Byrne.
The Nissan Safety Shield is an under-armrest compartment which is lined by a Faraday cage-type mesh that blocks electromagnetic fields.
cellular, Bluetooth and wifi connections would be unable to work once the phone is placed in the compartment. That would also mean no notifications or alerts beeping from the phone.
Since 26pc of drivers in the UK in a survey said they still use handhelds to check texts, emails, and social media while driving, so getting into the habit of using a shielded compartment would reduce temptation to answer alerts.
It has been illegal to use handlhelds while driving in the UK for 17 years.
Faraday cages are named after the English scientist Michael Faraday, who invented them in 1836.
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