# Phone-Free SUVs The Nissan Signal Shield Will Make it Impossible to Text and Drive By Joey Haar | Published 2017-05-03 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nissan-signal-shield References: [engadget](https://www.engadget.com/2017/05/03/nissan-signal-shield/) & [newsroom.nissan-europe](http://newsroom.nissan-europe.com/uk/en-gb/media/pressreleases/426189395/photos) Modern technology has presented people with a dangerous issue on the roads, but the new [Nissan](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2026-nissan-sentra) Signal Juke concept hopes to repurpose an invention that's nearly 200 years old to solve the problem. Distracted driving spurred by [smartphone use](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smartphone-lock-box) is a serious issue, with thousands and thousands of accidents occurring around the world each year as a result of texting and talking while on the road. The Nissan Signal Shield concept builds a Faraday cage into the column between the driver and passenger seats, blocking phone signals while inside and keeping drivers from temptation. Other potential solutions to distracted driving, such as hands-free usability, have proven ineffective. While keeping hands on the wheel would seem to work well, the very act of interacting with a phone is distracting in and of itself. Faraday cages block incoming cell signals completely. This makes phones placed inside the Nissan Signal Shield will be incapable of functioning, ultimately creating a safer drive. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.8/10 - Popularity: 71% | Activity: 65% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Faraday Cage Technology:** Repurposing Faraday cage technology for cars presents the opportunity for a new method of preventing distracted driving through blocking cell signals. - **In-car Technology:** More manufacturers may aim to create technology that curbs distracted driving, presenting new possibilities for in-car features. - **Smartphone Addiction:** The Nissan Signal Shield concept highlights the growing concern of smartphone addiction and the potential for technology to intervene. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Automotive Manufacturing:** Manufacturers could explore the development and integration of more technology to curb distracted driving and increase safety measures in cars. - **Telecommunications:** Ushering in a new wave of Faraday cages for vehicles presents an opportunity for telecommunications companies to work with automakers in creating safer cars. - **Consumer Electronics:** As the danger of smartphone addiction on the roads continues to be highlighted, consumer electronics companies may explore more options to prevent distracted driving. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Smartphone-Silencing Pouches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/california-cowboy-out-of-pocket-pouch.md) - [Vehicular Smartphone Signal Boosters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/weboost-drive-sleek.md) - [Antitheft Car Key Carriers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/car-key-faraday-shield.md) - [NFC-Enabled Anti-Distraction Keychains](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unpluq-tag.md) - [Cell Service-Blocking Whiskeys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/offline-edition-whiskey.md) - [Anti-Distraction Smartphone Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jolt-app.md) - [Space‑grade Privacy Jackets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electromagnetic-shielding-jacket.md) - [Anti-Distraction Smartphone Docks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/migo-wireless-charger-dock.md) - [Tech-Driven Compact Sedans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2026-nissan-sentra.md)