Is there an easy cure for distracted driving, particularly texting, emailing and talking on a cell phones while driving? Cars have so many safety devices in place already that remind drivers to fasten their seatbelts, make sure all doors are closed, and let you know if the engine is too hot - it can't be too far-fetched to think someone will come up with a way to curb the use of cell phones while driving. Georgia has joined the many other states which ban or limit cell phone use with the recent passage of a law forbidding texting while driving.
Because it is so difficult to enforce the texting ban - after all, unless a police officer pulls up next to you while you are texting it will be pretty difficult to ticket for this offense - I believe consumers will come to rely on other devices to limit the use of cell phones while driving. For example, technology may be developed and built into a car that will limit the use of a phone except in emergencies.
Research has shown that talking on a cell phone is distracting to drivers whether they are using a hands-free device or holding the phone. The U.S. Department of Transportation's Research and Innovative Technology Administration is trying to find ways to reduce mobile device distractions - the problem is creating a technology that provides safety without causing an additional distraction for the driver. In others words, it is all about getting drivers to just drive.
