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Podcast: Closer Look
Episode: Imagine a car that can sense drunk driving — and automatically pull over
Description: Imagine a car that can sense whether the driver is impaired.The technology already exists, and it’s far more sophisticated than traditional interlock devices that force a driver to pass a breathalyzer test in order to start their vehicle.Known as “passive impairment detection," the technology includes sensor systems that can detect alcohol levels through touch or ambient air, monitor erratic lane departures, and even assess a driver’s head and eye movement.If something doesn’t seem right, the car is automatically brought to a safe stop and shut off.In the...