NYTimes posted an interesting article about the solutions to the danger of texting and calling while driving. There is an obvious problem of too many people using their cell phones while their car is in motion, even though they know how high risk it is, and yet, we all keep doing it. New apps have come out to try and change the game.
They lock your phone while the car is in motion. it detects motion by the car's GPS. The phone literally shows a "phone locked" sign on the screen and doesn't all you to do ANYTHING except call 911. the texts and calls go straight to voice mail, not even making a sound to tempt you. the one problem is what if you're not the one driving? some of the apps set up a puzzle to solve in order to unlock it. if you're a passenger, that is totally possible.
This idea is really good, except no one is really going to buy the app. no one is going to set a parental restriction on themselves. It is a shame, because it could be really helpful. But, I don't see this succeeding.
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