Cincinnati, if you own a BlackBerry to help you with your personal and business life, then you probably rely on it all of the time. Calls, texts, and emails are all a push of a button away, and it allows you to stay up to speed with all aspects of your life. With cell phone technology growing, it has become a problem for drivers who are trying to multitask while behind the wheel. If you own a BlackBerry device, then you have probably heard about the server crash that affected millions of users all around the world. In Dubai, they have found out that this isn’t necessarily a bad thing.
During last week’s server crash, traffic accidents in Dubai dropped by 20 percent, and in Abu Dhabi accidents dropped by 40 percent, with no fatalities reported. I think that this goes to show how devastating driving while on your phone can be. It is too easy to hear your phone go off and immediately reach for it. This is a growing problem all over the country that law enforcement agencies are trying to combat. Studies have shown that using your phone to text or call during driving reduces your reaction time by nearly double, which in turn leads to accidents.
If you are in your car, turn your phone on silent so you aren’t tempted to answer calls or texts while driving. If it is necessary for you to use the phone, pull into a place where you can park and take care of it. You may think that you are capable of doing both, but that’s what everyone who was involved in an accident thought too. If you are looking for a new car with hands free technology to help, then be sure to come into Superior Cars.
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