Are you an intexticated driver?
These days, it seems no one can get by without a Smartphone; they’re an important lifeline in our daily routine. But the luxury of instant communication we get from our mobile devices also comes with significant risk when used behind the wheel of a car.
A colorful but important new term has filtered into our vocabulary – InTEXTicated. It describes anyone distracted by a handheld mobile device, and in no situation is the condition more dangerous than while driving. Driving while intexticated is the most seductive danger faced by mobile users today. Studies show that being intexticated impairs drivers every bit as much as intoxication.
The US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says younger drivers, typically under the age of 20, have the highest proportion of distraction-related fatal crashes. Their lack of driving experience compounds the potential for critical misjudgments that can be made when a driver is distracted.
But distracted driving isn’t just a problem with young drivers. According to the Insurance Information Institute, 30 percent of all car accidents involve some type of driver distraction, which shows distracted driving is a serious problem for any age.
See the iLane demo video to learn how you can keep safely connected during your commute.
iLane, the complete hands-free solution, minimizes driver distractions by eliminating the need for driving while intexticated. And it does it while still allowing you to stay connected while you drive.
With iLane and your Bluetooth headset, you get voice-activated control of your Smartphone. That means hands-free email , and easy access to your calendar and incoming SMS text messages. It also means you’ve got an all-ages hands-free solution to driving while intexticated.
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