Drivers Safety: Seniors with Cell Phones
According to a study, seniors are the largest demographic that refuses to pick up their cell phone when behind the wheel of a car. However, only 48% of seniors answered that they wouldn’t use a phone while driving, leaving 52% who still might be a menace to themselves or others on the road. Here are some tips for seniors who need to put safety first when getting behind the wheel on Rhode Island roads with a cell phone.
1. Only use cell phone with hands free options – headsets, speaker phones and other gadgets can allow Rhode Island 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
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