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Thu 18 Jan 2018 16:58
Infotainment - hillman

I received an email from Subaru that originally confirmed my worst fears, then I read further.

"STREAM, DOWNLOAD MUSIC AND SURF THE INTERNET FROM YOUR SUBARU

...Your passengers can stream movies, play games and listen to music to their heart’s content, whilst you concentrate on the driving. ..."

How can we ensure that the driver will not use the system to the detriment of his/her attention on the road ?

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Thu 18 Jan 2018 18:10
Infotainment - RobJP

Quite simply, there is no way in which to ensure that does not happen. The usual warnings will come up on the screen, but if you claim to be the passenger (but are in reality driving) then there is no way in which the car systems can tell if you are lying.

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Thu 18 Jan 2018 19:18
Infotainment - daveyjp
If the screen is like the one once fitted to Jaguars the driver can’t see what the passenger is watching.
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