In our latest LaneFX® Auto Safety Series, we set out to measure the true impact of in-vehicle distractions on the driver’s ability/willingness to check his or her blind spot. While the importance of proper blind spot checking prior to changing lane cannot be over stated, this latest driver survey shows how reliably drivers ar executing safer lane changes while sharing our attention with the multitude of technology and other in-vehicle distractions.

STUDY METHODOLOGY Our research gathered and study analyzed responses from 487 voluntary respondents and their driving habits for the period of May 2007 through November 2007, roughly over a six month period. The subjects completed a stanadard questionnaier available exclusive through LaneFX.com's survey area. There no affilizate particpaitng and respondents were not compenstaed in any form.

DRIVERS' DEMOGRAPHICS The respondent base was well balanaced in terms of gender, type of vehicle driven and the distribution of the means by whcih respondents managed their blind spots. All respondents were licensed drivers at least 18 years of age.

NORMAL DISTRIBUITON OF BLIND SPOT AWARENESS

customers: The everyday rush-hour warriors and commuter drivers. From the early stages of product development and well into producing and selling our systems, we rely on your valuable feedback to produce effective, safe and relevant technologies.

Many thanks to all of you who have participated in this significant study and to all those about to take America's Blind Spot Challenge.