More than just a Rider

Most of the riders were pleased with the launch of Bluetooth-enabled motorcycle helmet created by Motorola and Momodesign. This motorcycle accessory is a type of helmet that makes it possible for riders to make and take calls while driving bikes. It has 5 hours talk time and 100 hours standby time. With it, riders can have continuous talk with their fella’ riders. Not only that, they can also talk to other people using Bluetooth-enabled mobile phones.

If I try to see it in one perspective this is a good development. There will be no interruptions. The driver can just press on cover of the helmet to take and make calls. No fuss, isn’t it? Doing two things at the same time saves time and effort. Thus, if there is opportunity to do so much as well grab it. It’s good.

However, there is certain drawback about this. Riding, on the other perspective, is not all about talking with other people. Its goal is to travel distance safely. The road is not the proper venue to say our hi’s and hello’s to our friends, or talk about anything under the sun because we can do it condusively elsewhere. Riding needs focus and considerable attention. Moreover, if we allow ourselves to be disturbed by the calls, chances are we will not be able to hear the blowing horns nearby…we will not be aware of the hand and light signals of our fella’ drivers and will most likely result to an accident.

It only takes one reckless and irresponsible rider to cause a dreadful collision. What more if there are countless of them scattered on the road?

Technology is most of the time helpful...but sometimes not.

// posted by -jeffrey- @ 1:59 PM