Technology is a part of our modern lives, whether we want it to be or not. If you’re reading this, you’re certainly doing so while holding a smartphone or staring at a computer screen. Our phones and screens have exponentially caught up to our everyday lives, and for better or for worse, that includes our lives behind the wheel. Almost every new model of car comes with a touchscreen, interactive voice commands, and even wi-fi and Bluetooth compatibility.
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Three ways to safely use technology while driving
1. Keep your phone silenced and put away
Yes, this one here is how to not use technology. Put your phone away. Your texts and calls can wait until you stop driving. If, however, you find yourself in a situation where you must return a text or answer a call, find a place to safely pullover and do so before you continue driving.
2. Use a separate GPS device or the vehicle’s built in GPS instead of your phone
Using your phone, even solely for navigational purposes, can cause temptation. If you are looking at your phone’s map and see that your buddy Jason is texting you about your plans on Saturday, you may be inclined to open your phone to send a quick response. However, if you use a separate GPS device or the vehicle’s own GPS, you can freely stow your phone away and reduce all chances that you will see something you want to respond to.
3. Use voice commands whenever possible
As we said before, almost every new vehicle on the road can listen to voice commands for navigation, music, in-car calling, and more. It is recommended that, if you can, activate your vehicle’s voice command function while driving, rather than touching the screen and taking your eyes off the road.
Check out the technological specs and more on the 2017 Kia Cadenza here.
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