Mar 21, 2013

We need to stay connected. Texts and telephone calls have become part of everyday life, and it’s not always possible to ignore them when you’re driving. Your Toyota Dealer near Charlotte looks at hands-free car kits to show you how they can keep you safe and legal.

 

Is it Safe to Use a Phone and Drive?

 

Many people feel they are totally capable of answering a call or reading a text and driving, but research has shown that it is reduces driving ability as much as having a blood alcohol level of .08. Last year 3000 deaths were attributed to distracted drivers.

 

 

Is it Legal to Use a Phone and Drive?

 

Many states and other countries do not allow you to use your phone without a hands-free kit.

 

What is a Hands-free kit?

 

Most hands-free are Bluetooth, meaning that they connect to your phone wirelessly and allow you to continue using the phone without taking your hands off the steering wheel.

 

They work well with all modern phones and can allow voice instructions. You clip the base unit into the car and pair it with your phone and you are ready to go.

 

With voice activation you tell the phone who you want to call or text. Many will announce who a call is from before you accept it.

 

They are excellent at reducing ambient noise and echo, giving you good call quality.

 

Hear at your Toyota Dealer near Charlotte we highly recommend these simple devices to keep you safe and legal.