Driving Safely With The Use Of Hands Free Devices

| Saturday, March 5, 2011
By Jim White


Everywhere you look these days someone is on a cell phone, whether it is in the grocery store, walking, at a restaurant and most especially while driving the car. We just love to chit chat and most especially we can't let go of our cell phones.

I remember when mobile phones first came out. I had a friend back then, and the two of us had one each. The phones in the olden days were so big, it's like you're bringing a bag along. Wherever we went, our phones tagged along. We are guilty though of using them while we were behind our wheels. We just used it regardless of what else we were doing. Having those phones at that time made us feel hip! Well, look at the cell phone, now. 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! Wherever I go, my cell phone goes with me. 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. Cell phone usage in the cars are not one of our advocacies. Some of the states have intentions of making a law that forbids handling a cell phone while driving with no exclusions. 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. And as of July 1, 2008, California Senate Bill 1613 states that you must use a hands free device if you are talking on your cell phone while driving. Your cell phone will no longer be allowed in your car as stated in the bill, except if a hand's free device is attached to it.

This husband of mine is on his computer frequently and because he has a Blue Tooth Headset as well, he is already reaping the benefits from using it. Be on the phone and still be able to type on his computer, that is what my husband usually does when he is with a client. He can talk on the phone for extensive 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. So a few years ago I bought him a Blue Tooth Headset, and he says he won't ever go without a hand's free device again.

Holding the phone or cell phone through your neck and shoulder can cause nerve compression on the neck. 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 can cater to the needs of people according to their preferences in varied forms and models. It has a clip-on speakerphone that you can put on your visor. A wireless headset is not even necessary and it is not against the law in the California state when you drive using this.

So, remember, obey all rules of the road, and for heaven's sake practice safe driving, and if you are going to talk on the phone, use a hand's free device.




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