Scientists to present car for blind drivers next year

Mr Maurer said he started talking about a car for blind drivers ten years ago.

"Some people thought I was crazy," he said.

Is it just me or is this possibly the most ignorant idea ever thought of ?

It is hard enough to deal with people who can not function behind the wheel of a car Because of Texting ,talking on a phone , reading a paper , putting on makeup ,being old and not being able to see , being a teenager , I'm sure I am missing a few ,
But now we have to worry about Blind people !

This is just insane , Next up , enabling Stephen Hawkings to Drive !


BBC
US Scientists and the National Federation of the Blind are developing a car for the blind and will present a prototype next year.

The vehicle will be fitted with technology that allows a blind person to drive independently, the NFB and Virginia Tech University said.

Non-visual aids include sensors indicating turns in the road via vibrating gloves.

Puffs of compressed air on the face will alert the driver to obstacles.

Other aids to be fitted include a vibrating vest to give feedback on speed and a steering wheel with audio cues and spoken commands indicating the car's direction.