Tips for taking calls safely while you are in the car

Do you find yourself doing a lot of business while you’re driving in your car? We’re all guilty of taking calls while we’re in the car. But recent changes to the law in some states make the penalties stiffer for people who drive with their phone up to their ear. Here are some tips for safely using the phone while you’re on the move.

If you’ve got a phone with virtual assistant capabilities, this is a great option if you have to make a call or send a text while in the car. You can purchase phone holster that clip to the air vents in your car or suction to the dashboard. This allows your phone to be close and visible so your voice can be heard.

Bluetooth is another great option to use in the car. You’re able to use your phone completely hands free, getting business done without compromising your safety or the safety of those around you. You can get one of those nifty ear pieces that will connect to your phone or if your car has the capability, you can run it through your car’s sound system.

Being accessible all the time has its advantages and disadvantages. It can make us feel like we have to answer every call, regardless of who it is, where we are and what we are doing. Of course, the safest way to take a phone call is to actually not take one at all. Voicemail was created for a reason. Let that call go to voicemail and keep singing along with the radio.

Having the benefits of a phone in your car is pretty great. But just remember that there are a lot of other cars out there on the road. Being safe in the car is your number one priority. A good rule of thumb is to try to limit calls while you’re on the road. But if you can’t, at least use some common sense to keep you and the people around you safer.