Denver

Despite the fact that it’s a known distraction behind the wheel, many seniors are still choosing to talk on their cell phones while driving, and they are actually the smallest demographic that will with only 52% claiming they would chat and drive. To make sure that seniors have a safe experience behind the wheel, here are 4 ways to drive safe with cell phones:

1. Only use cell phone with hands free options – headsets, speaker phones and other gadgets can allow Denver seniors to talk in the car without having to risk their safety by driving one handed
2. Don’t dial while driving – trying to dial, text, or send an email while driving using a cell phone can result in serious distraction behind the wheel. Seniors should set up voice dialing if they plan on making calls anyways while driving, or only make calls when the car is stopped
3. Have a friend make the call – when driving with a friend, a senior driver can pass the phone off to someone else to make a phone call or answer a ringing cell phone if it’s urgent
4. Turn off the phone – having a phone on and ringing can make it tempting to answer when it rings in the car. By shutting it off, seniors can stop themselves from making and receiving calls; however, the phone is still present for emergencies

Via: About