Here's a thought

On the news they were talking about a study showing the effects of distracted driving. Text messaging and cell phone use being the primary causes. The need to raise awareness was being emphasized. Then they went to commercial. The commercial was advertising a new vehicle. Several features were being prominently featured. These features were, you guessed it, the ability to send text messages and a built in cell phone ! Bluetooth technology at its' finest. Well, this thought just jumped into my head. Why aren't we making these vehicles so that this technology can not be used while the engine is running ? Why don't we incorporate some sort of jamming technology that prevents incoming messages while the vehicle is running ? Must be a way to jam the cell phone signal. And I'm not even mentioning all the other entertainment systems available. Or the in dash digital map display. Maybe, just maybe , we should just design the vehicles for their intended purpose of safely transporting us from place to place. Their primary function is not to entertain !
What would be wrong be wrong with that ? When you arrive at your destination or stop for a rest, once the vehicle engine is stopped, you would be notified of any incoming messages or phone calls. You could then respond to those messages, safely. Would it be such an inconvenience ? Is that an infringement on our freedom in some fashion ? I don't think so. Laws are in place about seat belt use and wearing a helmet. True the vehicle will operate without them, but that is not the point. Texting or talking on the phone endangers myself and everyone else on the highway and so warrants such action.
In my opinion we have over engineered our vehicles. They are fast,quiet and very smooth riding. Adding in complete home entertainment centers and communication centers just add to the complacency with which we operate these machines. And they do studies to determine why it is we are distracted. Think I can tell you that answer. Just a thought !