If you use your phone while you’re driving, you’re as dangerous as a drink driver. So if you’ve got into the potentially lethal and illegal habit of checking your phone when you’re behind the wheel, it’s time to take away the temptation. A government campaign is currently running to – hopefully – get the message across.
You can set up ‘Do Not Disturb While Driving’ to automatically activate every time you drive.
You won’t receive any messages until you arrive at your destination and if someone has sent you a text, they will receive an automated response to let them know you’re driving.
You’ll still be able to access maps and music – just remember to set these things up before you drive off.
HOW TO:
APPLE
Go to settings.
Go to ‘Do Not Disturb’.
Scroll down to ‘Do Not Disturb While Driving’.
Activate it, choosing 1 of 3 options – Automatically. When connected to car Bluetooth. Manually.
If you’re having difficulty adding this feature to your current phone, go to Apple’s support page for further instructions.
ANDROID:
Go to your notifications shade.
Use the quick toggle for ‘Do Not Disturb’ – this will be either on your first or second panel.
Activate it before you get in the car.
Deactivate when you finish driving.
Not all Android phones have a ‘Do Not Disturb While Driving’ feature built in. Android users can go to the Google Play store, search for ‘Do Not Disturb While Driving’ and download any of the free apps available.
COMMENT:
I’ve been writing for many years as a motoring journalist, “Always have two eyes on the road, two hands on the wheel and all of your attention on driving.” Sadly, exactly the opposite is becoming the norm…
