“3 Seconds” featured on Good Morning America (GMA)
Good Morning America calls 3 Seconds Behind the Wheel “Groundbreaking.” Watch their segment about the documentary here.
“3 Seconds Behind the Wheel” available for library and event use
Libraries across the country are using the documentary to spark conversation in their communities about distracted driving. Consider hosting an event in your community.
Episode 9: Wrapping 3 Seconds Behind the Wheel
Behind 3 Seconds Behind the Wheel is a podcast about the behind the scenes adventures of creating the documentary 3 Seconds Behind the Wheel. It offers an unusual look into the storytelling process, while highlighting many of the important issues discussed in the documentary. Behind 3 Second Behind the Wheel comes complete with honest stories about the storytelling process, behind-the-scenes interviews with people featured in the doc, and bonus segments we just could fit into the one hour film.
Episode 9
Wrapping 3 Seconds Behind the Wheel
August 15, 2018
It took nearly a year to create the documentary 3 Seconds Behind the Wheel. In our final episode, producer Jennifer Boyd talks with participants about their experiences and personal distractions.
Episode 8: Man vs. Machine
Behind 3 Seconds Behind the Wheel is a podcast about the behind the scenes adventures of creating the documentary 3 Seconds Behind the Wheel. It offers an unusual look into the storytelling process, while highlighting many of the important issues discussed in the documentary. Behind 3 Second Behind the Wheel comes complete with honest stories about the storytelling process, behind-the-scenes interviews with people featured in the doc, and bonus segments we just could fit into the one hour film.
Episode 8
Man vs. Machine
August 8, 2018
Chris Hart’s team at the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board led the investigation into the first known death involving a self-driving car in May of 2016. On today’s episode, Chris talks about the investigation and lessons learned after the crash.
Episode 7: Getting Cars to Talk the Same Language
Behind 3 Seconds Behind the Wheel is a podcast about the behind the scenes adventures of creating the documentary 3 Seconds Behind the Wheel. It offers an unusual look into the storytelling process, while highlighting many of the important issues discussed in the documentary. Behind 3 Second Behind the Wheel comes complete with honest stories about the storytelling process, behind-the-scenes interviews with people featured in the doc, and bonus segments we just could fit into the one hour film.
Episode 7
Getting Cars to Talk the Same Language
August 1, 2018
Comparing car safety features can be incredibly complicated these days. Part of the problem is the names are confusing. It’s possible to have over a dozen names for the same technology. So, if you’re trying to shop across car companies to get the best deal possible, you don’t necessarily know what you’re buying. David Friedman from Consumer Reports talks about the problem, and offers advice on what features to look for in your next car.
Episode 6: What is Distraction?
Behind 3 Seconds Behind the Wheel is a podcast about the behind the scenes adventures of creating the documentary 3 Seconds Behind the Wheel. It offers an unusual look into the storytelling process, while highlighting many of the important issues discussed in the documentary. Behind 3 Second Behind the Wheel comes complete with honest stories about the storytelling process, behind-the-scenes interviews with people featured in the doc, and bonus segments we just could fit into the one hour film.
Episode 6
What is Distraction?
July 25, 2018
Could it be that driving has become the distraction from the communication and infotainment world we now live in? Bryan Reimer, an MIT research scientist, ponders this question. In this episode, producer Jennifer Boyd takes you to the MIT AgeLab, where for nearly two decades, research scientists have been studying how humans of all ages interact with their cars.
Episode 5: Your Next Relationship
Behind 3 Seconds Behind the Wheel is a podcast about the behind the scenes adventures of creating the documentary 3 Seconds Behind the Wheel. It offers an unusual look into the storytelling process, while highlighting many of the important issues discussed in the documentary. Behind 3 Second Behind the Wheel comes complete with honest stories about the storytelling process, behind-the-scenes interviews with people featured in the doc, and bonus segments we just could fit into the one hour film.
Episode 5
Your Next Relationship
July 18, 2018
One Swedish technology company predicts that the car of the future will understand your feelings, and adjust its behavior to accommodate your behavior. Designers say, it will be a two-way relationship built on “trust.”
Episode 4: Behind the Scenes at Google
Behind 3 Seconds Behind the Wheel is a podcast about the behind the scenes adventures of creating the documentary 3 Seconds Behind the Wheel. It offers an unusual look into the storytelling process, while highlighting many of the important issues discussed in the documentary. Behind 3 Second Behind the Wheel comes complete with honest stories about the storytelling process, behind-the-scenes interviews with people featured in the doc, and bonus segments we just could fit into the one hour film.
Episode 4
Behind the Scenes at Google
July 11, 2018
Producer Jennifer Boyd travels to Google to learn about the future of in-car infotainment systems. Yes, the food is free everywhere on campus and the staff really does play ping pong.
Episode 3: How we did It
Behind 3 Seconds Behind the Wheel is a podcast about the behind the scenes adventures of creating the documentary 3 Seconds Behind the Wheel. It offers an unusual look into the storytelling process, while highlighting many of the important issues discussed in the documentary. Behind 3 Second Behind the Wheel comes complete with honest stories about the storytelling process, behind-the-scenes interviews with people featured in the doc, and bonus segments we just could fit into the one hour film.
Episode 3
How we did it
July 4, 2018
This episode looks at how we monitored each person’s driving behavior. It’s a look at the technology and process for weeding through hundreds of hours of footage each week. We’ll also meet the researchers and discover what they’ve learned about each person.