A blog all about cell phones!

It’s already illegal in most states to talk or text while driving, but with recent accidents having been caused by drivers who had used cell phones (either to talk without a hands-free device or text) state police are cracking down.

Now, with a maritime accident that caused the death of a child making news, policies against those who have used cell phones while driving are becoming wider, with attention being drawn to the fact that wireless devices are a dangerous distraction regardless of the vehicle being operated. Many of those who favor the most stringent laws against talking and driving cite that many teen deaths are caused by teen drivers having used cell phones while driving. It is important to note, however, that other distractions can be just as dangerous: eating, applying makeup, fussing with the radio… however, even if you’ve used cell phones while driving without swerving and appearing dangerous, it’s not worth the ticket.

If you’ve used cell phones or other wireless devices while driving, now is the time to break the habit. Invest in a headset for talking, and if you have to text or use an app, pull over. It may be helpful to invest in a smartphone (refurbished cell phones come at a great price if you’re reluctant to make the upgrade); smartphones have loads of features that make it easy to avoid looking at the cell phone while driving: there’s voice command for dialing, and you can set up your GPS to speak to you while you drive rather than read a map.