Car phones are stretching the day's business into the
commute. Appointments are set, family concerns are talked out, and
deals are done.
Is it safe to mix talking and driving? A recent study by
Canadian scientists concludes the risk of an accident increased
fourfold when drivers were talking on the phone. While it's
unlikely people will give up their car phones, the study points up
the need to use care and common sense when making calls from your
car. Here are some tips to make car phones safer:
1. Dial only when it's safe to take your eyes off the road
for a second, and preprogram frequently called numbers.
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2. Buy a hands-free phone.
3. Keep calls short and light.
4. If you're even slightly concerned that using the phone
may distract you, pull over to make the call.
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