In the United States, statistics show that 25 percent of the total car accidents are caused by drivers talking on a cell phone. Also according to a study by the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society, 18 percent of drivers talking on their cell phones have recorded a slower reaction to stop lights. However, only 44 percent of Americans have installed their cell phones in their automobiles. This just proves that distracted driving is a major concern among Americans. One way to avoid cell phone related car accidents is to have your phone installed on your car. Most auto detailing shops offer Bluetooth carkit integrations which enables the driver a hands free phone call experience. The driver can now receive and make calls from his phone through the car’s built in stereo. The driver can have much comfort in answering important calls and reduce the risk of accidents caused by distracted driving.
Nothing but praises can be heard from different technology reviews about the Bluetooth carkit integrations. It is one of the most helpful advancements invented for cars. For less than $200, you can have one installed in your car. Of course, it is required that your phone must have a Bluetooth feature before you can install this one in your car. Designed for data (files, music, and information) exchange within a short-ranged area, Bluetooth is an open wireless technology. Bluetooth is used to connect a headset (hands free) and a mobile phone. It was introduced by Ericsson, a telecommunications provider.
A receiver, a microphone, and a control pad, consist typical Bluetooth carkit integrations. Information and voice recognition feature are installed and projected to a small LCD screen. The most recommended setup is to have a separate number from your original mobile number. Your car should be equipped with OnStar and most would require a Verizon cell phone carrier. Now, the driver does not need to stumble from his seat just to answer his cell phone. The installation will allow you to conveniently manage your calls with the touch of a button, or a voice command, factory fitted in your car stereo.
Parrot is a company which also manufactures Bluetooth kits for cell phone provider Motorola. Wireless technologies for cars with varying audio-visual applications have been developed by this company. One of its prime features allows controls in your car’s steering wheel for easy navigation.
An advanced Bluetooth car kit with an iPod connection, voice recognition, TFT display, and contacts browsing is the Parrot MKi9200. With a remote control mounted on the steering wheel or on top of the dashboard, the dimension of this car kit is 2.4 inches. The device also features dual calls, contacts speech synthesis and call records. The device can store 2000 contacts. The caller’s ID, photo, and other information entered by the user is shown by the TFT screen. By far, it is the most advanced Bluetooth car kit.
Another company which manufactures Bluetooth kits is the NavTV. However, it is only compatible with Mercedes, Maserati, and Porsche cars.
Statistics show that cell phone related car accidents in America have shown remarkable data because of distracted driving. Twenty-five percent of the total car accidents are caused by drivers talking on a cell phone; and 18 percent of drivers talking on their cell phones have recorded a slower reaction to stop lights. But with Bluetooth carkit integrations, a remarkable 44 percent of Americans have installed their cell phones in their automobiles. Parrot and NavTV are some of the most popular companies to manufacture Bluetooth car kits.
- Eddie Borgwardt
