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Passenger problem
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<p>The passenger problem is the inability of technological systems designed for use in a moving vehicle to differentiate between a driver and a passenger. </p><p>The passenger problem arises when such a device or system is intended to function differently when used by a driver versus a passenger, but is unable to autonomously determine the role of its <a href="/facts/User_(computing)/zQRzG0KG">user</a>. The problem is a factor for <a href="/facts/Distracted_driving/VUWtcvcf">distracted driving</a> prevention systems, <a href="/facts/GPS_navigation_software/vrFqxfhE">GPS navigation software</a>, and <a href="/facts/Usage-based_insurance/SrgEtgop">usage-based insurance</a> systems. </p>