Comments on: How to Use Your Cellular Phone While Driving

on 11/28/2008 My state just banned to use the cell phone while driving! But nonetheless, great life saving advice right here!

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on 9/14/2006 Research has shown that is it dangerous to drive and talk on a cellphone. You may point to the study by the AAA, which stated that only 2% of road accidents are caused by cellphone use... but guess who funded the research? You guessed it, a cellphone company.

When you drive, you are giving your attention to the road, and what is in front of you. Based on cognitive research, your functional field of view (or FFOV) is affected when you drive and talk at the same time, studies have shown that your FFOV shrinks, making you more susceptible to accidents.

Hands free or not. The point is that talking on the cellphone divides your attention, and driving is a demanding task cognitively speaking. Pullover and talk.

on 8/8/2006 The most important aspect of making driving with a phone safer (other than using the phone in areas of little traffic) is to know it inside out, enough that you do not have to look at it for anything other than a glance to see who is calling. You should be able to dial, hang up, and answer calls all without taking your eyes from the road. If you must glance at it, hold it near where the gages are to make it easier to see without having to move your head.

on 7/3/2006 It is stupid and dangerous to use a mobile phone while driving. Turn it off so you won't be encouraged to answer a ringing phone.

on 1/24/2006 Do not use a cellphone while driving. There is nothing so important that it cannot wait. Talking on a cellphone makes your driving erratic; regular phone or hand's free. 99% of the time, when I see a car being driven stupidly in regular traffic, it's because the driver has a phone, a headset, or is just wildly talking to no-one (hand's free). I know. I do pay attention to traffic! Last time I was hit (as I was parked at a red light) was because a woman in an SUV, using her cellphone, didn't stop. She smashed the car behind me, totaled it, and pushed it into my car. Her daughter was bruised and battered, but OK (as were the rest of us). Still, how important was that call compared to her daughter's (and our) lives? I would love to make cellphone ownership dependent on one's driving record. No phone for x-number of accidents! Stay off the phone while driving.

on 1/23/2006 When driving and trying to use your phone, insure your steering by using both knees to stabilize the wheel so you don't begin drifting into another lane or into oncoming traffic. Make sure you keep your foot on the gas or brake, and do not rely too heavily on the cruise control while having conversations. If you are going to have an engaging conversation, it's best to do so on an empty stretch of straight highway, preferably one with which you're familiar. Furthermore, if attempting to text message while driving, memorize the letters that correspond to each key so you don't have to continually look down at the keypad.

on 11/22/2005 When driving a car with a manual transmission, keep your cell phone use to a minimum. Shifting, especially in the middle of an intersection, when you must turn, shift, and talk, is very dangerous and will not make other drivers happy. Also, unless you have three hands, using a cell phone just isn't very practical.

on 11/22/2005 When traveling, always check ahead to see if it's legal to drive while talking on a cell phone in that area. Don't hold the phone with your shoulder, your neck will regret it!

on 11/22/2005 In lots of cases, cell phones are quite necessary at all times - especially to business people. If you're in the car and have all sorts of distractions going, including pagers, beepers, the phone, etc, have someone in the passenger seat answer or find them while you concentrate on the highway.

on 11/22/2005 Driving with your cell phone can be dangerous, but it can also be very simple. Make your calls quick, try not to get into very deep conversations. Be careful, you must pay more attention to the road than the phone call. I don't belive that driving with a cell phone is as bad as some of the other people posting on this site think.

on 11/22/2005 If you must absolutely dial a number or look at the phone while driving, hold it in front of you, above the wheel. That way you can still use your peripheral vision to be aware of your surroundings. Also, if you hold your phone to your ear, you can still turn your neck all the way to look around you; the thing is that we usually don't do it (it seems unnatural to cross your right arm in front of you as you turn left, even momentarily, for example). Try it.

Have your phone cradled close to your line of sight when you drive. That way, you can see who's calling you and not have to dig for it desperately when it rings.

on 11/22/2005 Only use a cell phone while driving if it's an emergency. Otherwise, it can wait until you are parked.

on 11/22/2005 Don't use your hand-held cell phone in NYS while driving. This is illegal, unless there is an emergency. Otherwise, you must pull over onto the side of the road to place or answer a call. You may, however, use a hands-free device and drive at the same time in NYS without penalty.

on 11/22/2005 if you HAVE to make a phone call, do it before you get into the car and start driving. if you are driving and forgot to call someone or have to call home to tell someone you'll be late or etc. safely pull over into a parking lot or anywhere safe and make the call. NEVER talk on your cell while driving!