subject: Don't Get Distracted by Car Gadgets [print this page] Don't Get Distracted by Car Gadgets Don't Get Distracted by Car Gadgets
Buying a car is one of the most significant investments you will make in your lifetime, however in recent times buying a new car just isn't enough as people want to have the latest technology put in their cars too. Cars these days are now filled with the latest in technology and gadgets with the cost of the inside contents sometimes exceeding the value of the car itself. Though these gadgets are made for our convenience and benefit, they may in fact pose a serious hazard to drivers, by diverting attention from the road. Therefore making sure that your in car technology won't distract you from safe driving is very important.
The most important thing to ensure when dealing with in car safety is that your mobile phone is always kept in a hands free device which doesn't require you touching buttons or moving your hands from the steering wheel. This is not just for your safety but also other road users and it is a legal requirement. Even though hands free devices are there to stop us from using our hands to talk while driving, some devices can still avert our attention from the road. It only takes a few seconds of you to being distracted for a car to just pop out from nowhere and cause an accident. Whereas if you're undivided attention was paid on the road, the car could have been avoided.
Satellite Navigation systems (Sat Nav) are also a product that are in most cars nowadays, however they can be quite tricky to use and some drivers take their hands off the steering wheel to set them right which can be very dangerous. Make sure, if you use a Sat Nav, that your passenger is the one who has full control over the system or if you are driving solo then it is worthwhile making sure it is properly configured before setting off on your journey.
If it is essential for you to change the setting on your Sat Nav then pull over in a safe place and don't set off until it is completely configured to the correct setting. It is also very easy for your eyes to glance at the screen a lot therefore always make sure that you have the voice over on and turned up so you can hear the directions without having to look. Finally loud music or the radio can also distract you from you're driving, or stop you from hearing emergency vehicles close by, always maintain that the volume level is low so you can hear any important sounds coming from nearby traffic.
If you are looking to buy a car but are short on available funds then look at the range of car finance deals available. Go online where you can search between different car credit deals that could enable you to find your ideal car.
