# of Words: 243

The use of hand-held mobile phones while driving was banned (in the UK) back in 2003, and for good reason. The latest statistics reveal that phone-driving is far more dangerous than expected. Some studies have been undertaken by government departments and driving charities to learn more about the ramifications of this increasing tendency whilst driving.

Studies show that the reasons for phone-driving being dangerous are the two fold, firstly physically breaking contact with the automobile steering wheel & carrying your eyes from the road for prolonged periods (Clearly far more dangerous when texting). Secondly lapsing in concentration when being included in the conversation.

The second though as significant as the first, is some what of a null point as several other distractions can cause the driver to lose concentration, e.g chatting to passengers, altering the radio (or CD's) or even implementing make-up when driving. Government & charity campaigns are starting to sink in with the vast majority of people and handsfree bluetooth kits are becoming very popular, however not enough of us are using them. The solution to this dilemma is simple. In the form of bluetooth car accessories. These kits are readily available and come in 2 forms, an incorporated kit which connects into the vehicle's stereo and speaker system, and unviersal bluetooth kits which may be swapped into various vehicles. The integrated system has far better sound quality and more functions than the worldwide kits however equally decrease the chances of having an accident.

Related Papers

Texting and Driving is a Huge Problem

Years ago when mobile phones were installed in automobiles, there were few things cooler than speaking on the phone while cruising in your car. People who had phones in their automobiles were envied by people who could not afford it. It was a standing symbol reserved for the elite. This luxury was beyond the reach of the average consumer because the equipment was costly and the service suppliers really stuck it to you. Now days everyone is looking around a mobile phone. From young to the......Read More

The Dangers of Texting While Driving

It is shocking to see just how people may take driving security for granted, and there is not any wonder why there is never a decrease in the number of accidents which take place each year. Even with the awareness messages you see on virtually every medium, folks tend to be careless when they are using their mobile phones while they are driving. Another alarming truth is that teens make up the most of the drivers that have a tendency to be careless in this regard, involving in activities such as......Read More

An Introduction to the Issue of Texting and Driving

As of January 1 this year it has a mass return to listening to our own radio stations inside our automobiles. Our government passed a law prohibiting the usage of hand-held devices while driving. That's right, we have our own cell phone ban. It turns out though that most of us in BC will have an one-month grace period until police officers issue tickets. I guess the one-month grace period is designed to give us 30 days to put into practice the art of driving without being on the phone. It......Read More

Related Topics