VOICED: A GPS to avoid speed traps

VOICED: A GPS to avoid speed traps

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Interactive Video

Computers, Business, Education

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

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The video discusses the use of traffic cameras by police to catch speeding motorists and the personal experience of receiving fines. It introduces Phantom Alert, a GPS technology that helps drivers avoid traffic cameras by updating them with camera locations. The legality and safety of such GPS programs are highlighted, emphasizing that they encourage safe driving. The technology is also expanding to mobile applications, allowing users to download apps that detect traffic cameras.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary purpose of traffic cameras used by police departments in the United States?

To monitor weather conditions

To catch lawbreaking motorists

To assist in navigation

To provide traffic updates

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main feature of the Phantom Alert GPS technology?

It offers voice navigation

It detects speed limits

It provides real-time traffic updates

It allows users to update and share camera locations

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How do users keep the Phantom Alert GPS system current?

By downloading updates from the Internet

By purchasing new maps

By updating it through a mobile app

By manually entering locations

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the legal status of the Phantom Alert GPS program compared to radar detectors?

It is illegal in most states

It is legal and considered a tool for safe driving

It is banned in urban areas

It is only legal for commercial vehicles

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What new feature is mentioned regarding the spread of camera detection technology?

Inclusion in car manufacturing

Availability of free applications for smartphones

Integration with smartwatches

Compatibility with electric vehicles