New BMW 3 Series is Internet Enabled; will it create a potential road hazard?

The Saturday paper on 18 June had an advertisement from BMW about the new BMW 3 series. It has a advanced entertainment/interface system where it enables users (or drivers) to "Surf the net on the go" or "Access your mobile phone on your dash board".


(Source: Straits Times, 18 June 11)

No doubt, BMW is a reputable company when it comes to safety and its reputed German engineering company. But this advertisement had my doubts.....

It enables drivers or passengers to surf the Internet? I do hoped drivers cannot surf the Internet while he or she is behind the wheels. If not LTA or the Traffic Police should look into this feature offered by BMW. While its new feature seem to enable drivers to access mobile phones with actually touching the phone, it will still be a potential safety hazard because it distracts the driver from the road situation.

After all, cars from reputable company such as BMW should enhance road safety, and not becoming a road hazard.


(Source: Straits Times, 18 June 11)