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Old 10-01-2004, 11:43 AM
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how can i watch Tv while driving

what companies modify the oem mercedes nav-tv to displat the Tv while on the move ?

is there any DIY procedures ?


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Old 10-01-2004, 12:06 PM
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No one will do this for you "legally". You are asking from trouble with video in motion.
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First its cell phones now people are watching tv when they SHOULD BE PAYING ATTENTION TO THEIR DRIVING.
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This is not worth it -- especially in the US. In many areas if a police officer even suspects you of watching TV while you are operating your vehicle, you can face some pretty heavy fines. And if you ever get in a wreck and somebody gets hurt/killed, there are some places where they will try to push murder charges against you (most recent case being the one in Alaska).

Basically, it's not a wise thing to do. As a previous poster said, nobody will do this for you legally.
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I can watch DVD in my car, but I don't. It's for passengers to enjoy. I just pay attention to my driving and others on the roads.
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It is very probable that there would be greater support to adopting more conventional forms of driver distraction. Why not just focus all your attention on cellular telephone usage? Or, just ignore everything past the hood emblem, like another significant segment of the bad drivers. Or, just drink yourself blind, then get behind the wheel.

It is very likely that any of these alternative scenarios would result in you creating an equivalent threat, as compared to you watching TV and driving, to yourself and others.
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Interesting...I guess it is OK to stare at your Video navigation screen which is just as distracting as any other Video signal on the screen....but not ok to have a dvd or something else playing for others to enjoy in the car. If you think about that it is pretty funny. They should have all of it locked out or none of it locked out. Plus if I had my TV unlocked I could watch the news while I eat and shave instead of reading the paper on the way to the office
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Originally Posted by NorCalGregclk55
Interesting...I guess it is OK to stare at your Video navigation screen which is just as distracting as any other Video signal on the screen....but not ok to have a dvd or something else playing for others to enjoy in the car. If you think about that it is pretty funny. They should have all of it locked out or none of it locked out. Plus if I had my TV unlocked I could watch the news while I eat and shave instead of reading the paper on the way to the office
I don't have to stare at it. The sexy voice of a lady would tell me how far I am from the turn and go left or right two miles before it. It takes me perhaps a little more than a blink to look at the map to make sure.
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Plus if I had my TV unlocked I could watch the news while I eat and shave instead of reading the paper on the way to the office
Please don't move to New England, we have enough brain dead operators careening down the boulevard already.
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I don't have to stare at it. The sexy voice of a lady would tell me how far I am from the turn and go left or right two miles before it. It takes me perhaps a little more than a blink to look at the map to make sure.
Yeah, exactly. Nav talks to you. You shouldn't need to stare at it. It even highlights the roads you're supposed to take so there shouldn't be any question as to where you are or where you're going after a short glimpse at the screen. Looking at the screen for a second is a whole different issue than watching Lord of the Rings while driving on your road trip.
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Please don't move to New England, we have enough brain dead operators careening down the boulevard already.
I suppose sarcasim is dead on this forum. If you could not tell that was tongue in cheek you have issues.
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I suppose sarcasim is dead on this forum. If you could not tell that was tongue in cheek you have issues.
Originally Posted by NorCalGregclk55
Interesting...I guess it is OK to stare at your Video navigation screen which is just as distracting as any other Video signal on the screen....but not ok to have a dvd or something else playing for others to enjoy in the car. If you think about that it is pretty funny. They should have all of it locked out or none of it locked out. Plus if I had my TV unlocked I could watch the news while I eat and shave instead of reading the paper on the way to the office
So is everything in your post an attempt at sarcastic humor? An examination of the post leads one to conclude that you are attempting to make a point.

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