New research findings suggest that voice-to-text applications offer no real safety advantage over manual texting.

What’s the Problem?

Distracted driving is a growing problem throughout the nation, and the use of cell phones is recognized as one of the chief causes of driver distraction. Although many states have enacted bans on texting while driving – and considerable resources are devoted to anti-texting public service campaigns – the texting-while-driving problem continues to create dangerous conditions for roadway users. Many drivers have believed that this danger could be lessened through the use of voice-to-text applications (rather than manual texting) but in the absence of research findings, no evidence has been available to support or refute that assumption. And without accurate findings, cities and states are unable to confidently develop effective countermeasures.

Read more at: http://tti.tamu.edu/enhanced-project/voice-to-text-driver-distraction-study/