Best Smartphone Practices for the Car
You’ve heard time and time again to put the phone down and to not text and drive and there’s a reason for that. Using your phone while driving to text and do other distracting tasks is extremely dangerous. Countless people have been involved in accidents and caused fatalities because they were distracted by their phones. While this is something we shouldn’t sweep under the rug and forget, it’s hard to deny that the modern smartphone is a useful tool, even when behind the wheel. How many times have you had to get last minute directions to your destination or look up food options near you or take a phone call while on the go?
Luckily, there are many ways we as drivers can marry safety and smartphone use when behind the wheel. Making use of car accessories, practicing better smartphone etiquette, and more are all ways to make this possible. In the spirit of safety, Toyota of North Charlotte is here with an easy guide to help you!
Use Smartphones Safely While Driving with These Tips
Put it Down
The safest, most cost-effective, and straight up effective means of being safe with your smartphone behind the wheel is to simply put it down and not use it. If you know how to get to your destination and you have a hands-free system for music then there’s no need to use your phone. Pick a spot in your Charlotte Toyota vehicle that’s less likely to distract and tempt you to use your phone and store it throughout the duration of your drive.
Make Use of Car Accessories
Being a driver, you’re likely aware that there’s a Charlotte car accessory for just about everything. If you want a car accessory with more utility than a lumbar support or crumb catcher, you should check out ones for your smartphone. Mounting accessories are perfect for storing your phone if you need to use it for things like navigation and music as it changes where you’re viewing the device. By placing at a higher spot that’s more cohesive with your line of sight you can better view the road in front of you. There are also car accessories designed to help you store your phone in a non-distracting way. Explore various car accessories for your Charlotte Toyota and see what works for you!
Use Your Infotainment System
If you drive a newer North Charlotte Toyota car then you’re in luck! Modern infotainment systems are equipped with a variety of virtual car accessories like Android Auto and Apple CarPlay that make going hands-free super easy. Make use of these systems to take calls, use navigation, and select music all while staying focused on the road and less distracted.
Queue Everything Before You Leave
Other than putting your smartphone down entirely, queueing everything up, like your navigation, music, and so on, beforehand will keep you less distracted. You can avoid an accident by making sure you know where to go and having your preferred tunes selected before leaving for your destination. Combine this step with a Charlotte car accessory and you’ll be in good shape!
Have questions or want to shop for car accessories to use with your smartphone? Visit Toyota of North Charlotte’s auto parts store at 13429 Statesville Road!