Tuesday 22 March 2011

Safe, Hands Free Driving

By Bob Dewey


Nowadays, wherever you go, either at a supermarket, in a restaurant, in a fast food, or outside on the streets, you will always find a person on his/her cell phone, even the drivers on the cars passing by. We are such garrulous people, and we are so fond of our cell phones.

I could still recall the time when cell phones became available in the market. I had a friend back then, and the two of us had one each. They were the old, clunky bag phones. We carried the phones wherever we went and talked on them most of the time. Although, I'm kind of ashamed to tell you about it but we did often talked on the phones and at the same time drove our cars, for the simple reason of using it. It was a worldwide craze, and we thought we were in! You should see how the cell phones look these days. Our cell phones today have improved a great deal from the once massive to now sleek and can even do almost anything, not including windows! We wouldn't think of going anywhere without our cell phones. As a woman, it is dangerous to be on your own in the city these days that's when a cell phone comes very handy.

You simply cannot drive safely if you are driving with one hand on the wheel holding your cell phone with the other. The University of Utah had an analysis on cell phone use while driving and the result was that there is no difference as to the outcome with alcohol use while driving. It's playing with fire. We are not in agreement with driving and using the cell phone at the same time. Even several states would agree on that as they are proposing to restrict totally cell phone usage on drivers. Still, people will continue to handle their cell phones every time they are in their cars until the day comes that they will not be able to do that anymore because the law says so. Nevertheless, a hand's free device is a better option for handling your cell phone and you will be able to maneuver your car with your two hands. A California legislator passed a bill stating that phone users are required to use a hands free device when driving a vehicle. On the 1st day of July, 2008, the bill was enacted into a law. It now made phone usage without a hand's free device unlawful when on the wheels.

My partner works on his computer most of the time and being able to have a Blue Tooth Headset is a great blessing for him. Sometimes he will have to help a client with computer related issues while talking at the same time and be on the phone for hours. Have you tried typing and at the same time holding your cell phone? It's impossible, right? Unless if you try holding the cell phone with your neck and shoulder. However, that will create discomfort and health issues. To resolve this issue, my husband now continues to use the Blue Tooth Headset that I purchased for him a few years back and it has become a part of his everyday work, he can't live without it!

If you cradle a phone, or cell phone between your neck and shoulders, you are creating a position that compresses the nerves in the neck and shoulders. Stinging in the arms, hands, neck and shoulders are the consequences of this that usually leads to headaches. This issue will be resolved by using a device that doesn't require hands to use it and the Blue Tooth Headset is one example that gives comfort to the user. It's manageable and doesn't require cords, it even sounds great. Motorola sells hands free devices that is sure to meet your various needs, in different shapes and designs. It's speakerphone can even be attached on the visor of your car. You don't need a wireless headset for this one and it makes it legal for you talk and drive in the state of California.

Always bear in mind, safety comes first. If you are going to drive, drive carefully and if you do have to use the phone, a hand's free gadget is the one you should use.




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