But can social media actually help new drivers?
A new article has come out suggesting that social media can be used to administer quizzes for when people obtain or renew their licenses. This little check-ups can make sure that drivers know the laws and safety regulations of the road while also alerting those who do not or who are just plain unsafe drivers. Sure the quiz won't be taken while you're driving, but the thought alone of social media and cell phones increasing driving safety is a new one.
While this seems like a really useful too, one of the largest issues that I can see going on would be that that would mean you would have to give someone - your driving instructor or the DMV, maybe, your social media information. While things such as Facebook and Twitter can be fairly public, allowing officials access to your account may scare some people away from this. However, if it can increase driving safety, especially concerning the use of phones, texting, and Facebook messaging while driving, is it worth the privacy risk? That's for drivers and phone users to decide.
http://www.stuff.co.nz/stuff-nation/assignments/share-your-news-and-views/9931769/Could-social-media-help-drivers
I think this is a great idea, especially in the future when 80 year olds have smart phones. Everyone complains that people should be tested more on their knowledge of the road, their sight, ect. so this could maybe help with that stigma a little if you had to take a test over your phone every 10 years to renew your license.
ReplyDeleteThey also don't have to do it through social media -- it could be a program you sign up for when you get or re-new your licenses with the DMV.
I think this is a good idea to keep drivers alert and always paying attention to knew laws, however I don't think it's likely that many people will be willing to give out heir social media account information.
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