article_snippet: new research was published in the Journal of Transportation Safety and Security.
article_snippet: Automobile manufacturers have made cars significantly safer, but in the interests of passenger comfort Automobile manufacturers also continue to add more pleasant distractions within the vehicle,' Dr David Hurwitz from the university said. '
article_snippet: However, some added that it was 'reasonably safe' to talk to other passengers in the car. '
article_snippet: For one thing, if an incident happens that requires a quick reaction, everyone in the car may see the car, stop talking and pay immediate attention,' said Dr David Hurwitz from the university. '
article_snippet: The project was funded by the Pacific Northwest Transportation Consortium, an initiative supported by OSU, the University of Washington, University of Idaho, Washington State University and the University of Alaska-Fairbanks.