It also watches for what's called "close-by hands", where both hands are close together near the top of the wheel, so the driver can type with both thumbs and drive at the same time.

在双手靠近“智能方向盘”顶部的地方，方向盘套还会监视所谓的“附近的手”，这样司机就可以一边用两个大拇指打字一边开车了。

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The driver was slumped exhausted over the wheel.

司机伏在方向盘上，疲惫得睡着了。

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The driver had probably blacked out at the wheel.

司机很可能在开车时昏厥了。

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The driver follows the directions and makes turns based on sounds that the steering wheel makes when it is turned.

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But Phnom Penh has its cyclo - a three-wheeled bicycle with the driver perched on high above the rear wheel, and the passengers in a bucket seat slung between the two front wheels.

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The speed-sensitive electric power steering may be a bit lighter feeling than it is in some other sporty sedans or wagons, but it provides sufficient feedback to the driver through the wheel.

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While changing her sweater, the driver turned the steering wheel over to a passenger.

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With the increasing use of technology and smartphones behind the wheel, driver distraction has become a concern.

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