Talking on phone while driving
@allknowing (137776)
India
April 29, 2017 2:54am CST
Not everyone knows the dangers of talking on the phone while driving. To make matters easy, there is an App that blocks calls while driving with a message informing the caller that the person is driving. That person will not receive the call.
Do you have this App? Do you talk on the phone while driving?
Relying on drivers to exert self control each time they get behind the wheel is about as effective as McDonald's letting consumers order salad instead of fries with their value meals, which is to say not terribly.
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@garymarsh6 (23404)
• United Kingdom
29 Apr 17
It is against the law to use a mobile phone whilst driving unless it is bluetooth enabled. The fines have just gone up here. I get really annoyed seeing people on their mobile phones when driving because they are putting other peoples lives at risk. I don't care if they drive into a wall but not if it is going to hurt other people. They are idiots. I love the idea of this app.
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@allknowing (137776)
• India
29 Apr 17
Most never learn and this forced restriction will take care.of possible mishaps.
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@garymarsh6 (23404)
• United Kingdom
29 Apr 17
@allknowing I really don't care if the morons drive themselves into a tree or wall but I do if they hurt others. It is purely selfishness. Nothing can be that important. People are too reliant on their phones now most of which is not really that important. Life facebook. Do you really care what someone ate for breakfast etc!
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@allknowing (137776)
• India
29 Apr 17
@garymarsh6 Worst is when visitors tag their phones along and attend to calls in the midst of a conversation
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@allknowing (137776)
• India
29 Apr 17
I hope it is made mandatory that all cell phone owners upload that App
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@dpk262006 (58678)
• Delhi, India
29 Apr 17
I don't take a call if I am driving, come what may. This kind of application will really be useful, I am sure.
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@dpk262006 (58678)
• Delhi, India
30 Apr 17
@allknowing Yes, I fully agree with you. I find it shocking to see when some girls drive scooty with one hand and talking on mobile with their other hand.
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@allknowing (137776)
• India
29 Apr 17
With the kind of drivers we have it should be compulsory to have that App
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@sjvg1976 (41290)
• Delhi, India
29 Apr 17
That's a good app. I never heard of it. BTW I don't need this app as I never pick a phone whenever I am driving as I know the consequences of the same also because I am scared of the fine which if I may have to be paid if caught by the traffic police
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@allknowing (137776)
• India
30 Apr 17
But that App will let others know that you are driving and not just ignoring their calls
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@sjvg1976 (41290)
• Delhi, India
30 Apr 17
@allknowing that's right . People may not feel that the person is not being ignored.
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@allknowing (137776)
• India
29 Apr 17
Even here as a rule it is not legal but who listens?
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@jaboUK (64354)
• United Kingdom
29 Apr 17
@allknowing Yes there are always those who flout the law.
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@bluesa (15022)
• Johannesburg, South Africa
29 Apr 17
I don't have this app, but I make sure to not talk on the phone while driving @allknowing .
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@allknowing (137776)
• India
29 Apr 17
But if someone repeatedly calls you and you know that someone is close you will be tempted to pick up the phone but this App will block calls and send them messages that you are driving.
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@bluesa (15022)
• Johannesburg, South Africa
29 Apr 17
@allknowing , I might have to consider this app then.
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@prashu228 (37524)
• India
29 Apr 17
Good to hear about the app, i never heard about it. Does it work here?
I don't attend any calls while driving.
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@allknowing (137776)
• India
29 Apr 17
This link will give you more details
http://www.vodafone.in/documents/Pdfs/Pressreleases/VodafoneSavelifeFoundationPressrelease28thApril2017.pdf
@silvermist (19702)
• India
30 Apr 17
@allknowing I do not talk on the phone while driving.If at all I want to I park the car in the parking space on the side of the road and call back.
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@allknowing (137776)
• India
30 Apr 17
It is better if you download that App so that those who want to talk to you know you are driving.
@allknowing (137776)
• India
30 Apr 17
That's the right thing to do. If I am riding in a taxi I advise the same thing to the driver.
@Juliaacv (51359)
• Canada
29 Apr 17
Talking, texting or surfing the net while driving are all punishable by the law here-too man fatalities are caused by distracted driving. When my phone goes off while I'm driving, I don't even flinch, I have no intentions on answering it nor do I pull over, that is what voicemail is for, I concentrate on driving only-no app for me.
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@allknowing (137776)
• India
29 Apr 17
The App will let one at the other end know you are driving
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@andriaperry (117140)
• Anniston, Alabama
29 Apr 17
The only time I turn the ringer on for my cell phone is when I am expecting a call, I will take that call if I am driving. Other than that I never talk on the phone while I drive, why? I am watching oiut for the others that are and not paying attention to driving.
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@manikarnika (3236)
• India
30 Apr 17
Wow...what a wonderful app!!! This is really great.
Talking while driving is incredibly dangerous.It is also risky.Studies show that talking on a cell phone affects your driving just as much as like drunken... App is good. But Self awareness is far much better than depending on apps...
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@marguicha (223776)
• Chile
29 Apr 17
I think that everyone knows the dangers. Even more, it is against the law in many places. But they donĀ“t want to accept it.
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@fishtiger58 (29820)
• Momence, Illinois
29 Apr 17
I don't own a smart phone so no apps for me which is ok. I think this is one of the few apps I think is a good idea.
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