Telstra survey shows 15% of parents use phones while driving

Alex Zaharov-Reutt
Tuesday, 07 April 2009 07:55

IT Industry - Strategy

Ms Young added that: “You wouldn’t read the paper while driving, so why would you drive while talking or texting on your handheld mobile? Not only is it illegal, it’s also extremely dangerous.”
 
Telstra is also taking the opportunity to “remind people about the importance of storing an ICE (In Case of Emergency) phone number in their mobile phones”, with Ms Young saying that: “These numbers can help emergency services get important information, fast, in case of an accident.”

Telstra provides these “safe driving tips for using a mobile phone”:

- Never read or send text messages while driving

- To make a call, check MessageBank or read Voice to Text pull over and park safely.

- Plan breaks in your trip to stop and make phone calls.

- Tell your family and friends not to call when you know you’ll be driving.

- Update your ICE (In Case of Emergency) contacts in your mobile phone.