Sunday, May 11, 2008
Keeping Safe with Cell Phones While Driving.
Studies have shown that an estimate of 9 million drivers in the U.S.A. use their cellular phones during driving. This high number is what pushed many states to ban the use of a cell phone while driving; unless the driver utilizes a hands free device. In New York State it is illegal to drive and talk on a cell phone without a hands-free device. In Flower Mound, Texas, it is now illegal to drive through a school zone while talking on a cell phone without a hands-free device.
The information to support the dangers of cell phone usage while driving is somewhat not completed, but there is no doubt that any form of distraction while behind the wheel is a serious concern. Some researchers claim that the problem with cell phone usage during driving is more about text messaging, videos etc. rather then the talking itself. In fact the state of New Jersey has recently banned text messaging while driving.
A hands free device or kit such as Bluetooth headsets or wired headsets allows you the freedom to drive safely with both hands on the wheel. A few years ago the devices were of really poor quality, making cell phone users rather reluctant to use them. Technology has now improved to the point that you can often hear better through the hands free device than you can through the ear piece on your cell phone.
Bluetooth devices are rapidly gaining in popularity. A Bluetooth wireless device eliminates the need to carry the phone; a small ear piece that fits over your ear it transmits a signal over short distances to your mobile phone. It is a simple procedure to get your Bluetooth device to sync with your phone. Most phones today are programmed to detect when there is a Bluetooth device in close proximity.
The information to support the dangers of cell phone usage while driving is somewhat not completed, but there is no doubt that any form of distraction while behind the wheel is a serious concern. Some researchers claim that the problem with cell phone usage during driving is more about text messaging, videos etc. rather then the talking itself. In fact the state of New Jersey has recently banned text messaging while driving.
A hands free device or kit such as Bluetooth headsets or wired headsets allows you the freedom to drive safely with both hands on the wheel. A few years ago the devices were of really poor quality, making cell phone users rather reluctant to use them. Technology has now improved to the point that you can often hear better through the hands free device than you can through the ear piece on your cell phone.
Bluetooth devices are rapidly gaining in popularity. A Bluetooth wireless device eliminates the need to carry the phone; a small ear piece that fits over your ear it transmits a signal over short distances to your mobile phone. It is a simple procedure to get your Bluetooth device to sync with your phone. Most phones today are programmed to detect when there is a Bluetooth device in close proximity.
Labels: cell phone safety
# posted by Larry Jung @ Sunday, May 11, 2008 
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