But don"t expect me...
But don"t expect me and, I imagine, most UK drivers to sign up for this new state-of-the-art Norwich Union deal (Newsweek, issue 821), which I consider to be intrusive, frightening and almost offensive.
The idea is that the...
The idea is that the technology would be used to monitor flows and tell drivers of problems - so they could then choose alternative routes.
An on-board radar would be fitted in each vehicle to measure the distance between it and the motor in front. If this gap closes, in a jam, for example, a signal would be sent back to the beacon, which would then inform others of the congestion.
Several leading firms, including BAE Systems, are involved in the project, known as SLIMSENS. A spokesman said: "This will give drivers completely up-to-date information." If approved, beacons could also be used to transmit entertainment into cars.