Five crowdfunding projects for accessories that will make your vehicle safer

Digital technologies enable creative and convenient solutions to modern driving problems - and also the crowdfunding that turns them into commercially produced products

30% of road accidents are caused by an external distraction that impairs the driver's concentration and attention, according to a study recently published by the European Union, with the aim of examining ways to reduce distractions while driving. Tablets and cell phones tempt many of us to take our eyes off the road, because in the digital world we all feel the need to stay connected to everyone and everything - all the time.

But if the technology around us causes many distractions and endangers lives, it is also the one that helps solve the dangers they create and satisfies the driver's needs in a way that meets both the safety requirements and the requirements of the new digital culture. So in addition to be equipped with the most comprehensive insurance, for any trouble that may come, you can also use various driving accessories that allow the driver to fully concentrate on the driving action. In the world today there is comprehensive equipment that helps the driver and supports the act of driving, while significantly reducing the distractions inside and outside the vehicle. Here is an overview of the various accessories and driving aids that are in the process of research and development - some already exist and are offered for purchase, and others are taking part in a crowd funding project:

1. BlogJ is a smart phone stand. Apart from being made of durable materials and having the ability to easily stick to the clock face or connect to the air conditioner, it also communicates directly with our phone. With the help of a dedicated application, Bluejay allows the driver to find where his car is parked and when the driver is in the car, to find his phone by pressing the stand. The phone itself is immediately attached to the stand and from that moment the dedicated application opens that allows you to easily make calls, get directions or listen to music. In this way, the Bluejay prevents the distractions resulting from holding the phone in the hand, or, if we already have a stand, the search for the various applications we need along the way.
2. Zos It is the world's first smart portable charger. It was designed in Germany and equipped with all the parameters that make it user-friendly and useful. No matter what crowded parking lot the car is in, connecting it to the mobile device enables immediate and accurate location of the vehicle even when it is a multi-story parking lot. The Zos is made of high-quality and strong material and coated with titanium, which makes it durable and functional even in extreme temperatures. The high electric power makes it possible to charge two mobile devices at the same time, at twice the speed of any other charger, and not least, bright lighting on its sides allows you to locate the charging port easily while driving without having to look away, which makes driving even safer.
3. Radiomize It is a smart cover for the steering wheel, which makes every operation simple and easy and minimizes the need for direct contact with the phone. The cover that is worn on the steering wheel and looks like a standard cover, connects to the car's computer, monitors the speed, analyzes the driving style and warns against irresponsible driving. In addition, it connects to a smartphone, transfers music to the car player from the mobile device and enables easy navigation in the e-mail box by means of gentle clicks on the steering wheel. The significant safety function in it is the voice reading of any text message received while driving, so that the eyes remain focused only on the road and the hands do not take off the wheel.
4. The Senate is an Israeli product developed by Nitzan Dafna and Beni Shaked, designed to protect the driver's eyes from intense glare that causes temporary blindness and diverts the gaze from the road. The product connects to the standard sun visor found in the vehicle and serves as a kind of wide sunglasses that make even the most dazzling and bright moments on the road shady and pleasant to the eye. The lens is made of polymers, provides 100% protection from UV rays and blocks 80% of the glare that bothers the eye. It is adjustable and allows you to move it to the car window, thus protecting the skin from sun damage. It is possible to attach it to the driver's mirror as well as to the mirror next to the driver, thus making driving safer and more pleasant.
5. Carbine It is a Bluetooth device designed to solve the problem of the many buttons that usually come with hands-free. Carbine comes with one button with which you accept calls, reject calls and even listen to music. Beyond that, its design is accurate and efficient. The Bluetooth headset connects with the help of a magnet into a charger that sits in the hole of the spark plug. The whole headset is constantly charging and easy to find. The carbine comes with LED lighting to see its location in the dark, a USB charger and the ability to connect two phones to it at the same time. Its effectiveness is what makes it safe. Hands-free available and easy to operate, allows the driver to concentrate on driving and not on operation.

These are just a small group of technological projects designed to help us deal with the distractions caused by other technologies. In the end, we'll probably all continue to use cell phones while driving - but we'd better do it in the safest way possible.