Stay safe on the roads by preventing distracted driving.
We all know that staying safe behind the wheel means keeping distractions to a minimum. Unfortunately, the rise of the iPhone and smartphones ensure that we are always connected to the digital world. The pings and buzzes of texts and social media apps have the potential to distract a driver from the task at hand. While many people can't bring themselves to turn off their phone while driving, smartphones are finding new ways to
prevent distracted driving.
Apple's Do Not Disturb mode can help prevent motorists from using their phone at the wheel. This feature stops notifications, alerts, and calls from making any noise, vibration, or lighting up the phone when the screen is locked. Someone who texts a phone with this Apple function will receive an automatic reply saying the person is on the road and unavailable. In emergency situations, recipients of that message will be able to reply with the word "urgent" to push the message through. The driver can then tell that something needs immediate attention and can pull over safely and stop the car.
For more information on how to use Apple's Do Not Disturb feature,
click here.
Similarly, Google added the new mode with the Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL: once turned on, it promises to automatically identify when the user is driving, and cut down on the number of alerts and notifications they receive during that time.
Eliminating distractions from your phone can help you and others to stay safe on the roads. To learn more about
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