We know not to place phone on ear when driving, because a RM300 fine is just a hiding cop away. Texting while driving isn’t the easiest of tasks to pull off with touch screens (or is it just me?), and it’s obviously very dangerous, so we don’t do that either. But how about reading group chat updates, or glancing at Instagram and Facebook posts?
American telecommunications company AT&T has come up with a campaign called It Can Wait. No, it’s not about abstinence, but getting motorists to pledge to keep their eyes on the road, and not on the phone. They’ve even developed an app, AT&T DriveMode, which silences message alerts and auto-replies when driving to let friends and family know you can’t respond.
Over seven million have pledged to not text and drive, and that can only be a good thing. But as the video above shows, something a lot less attention-sapping as texting can potentially lead to disaster. It’s a realistic slice of life that’s highly relevant in Malaysia as well – cute Instagram post, whether to tapau or eat out; we’re always being “asked” to respond in a jiffy.
Whatever it is, it can wait. Won’t be easy, just like with every other addiction, but we need to drill that line in and keep the phone out of sight. Stay safe on the roads, folks.
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Yea, riding in the Iriz, think you are safe and keep whatsapp-ing on the road? Thank you to live demo how safe the Proton is voluntarily.
ASEANCAP only test the crash at 60km/h, you think your tiny car is safe? Think again!
WTH….I don’t even…
You don’t have to pull Proton out of your butt every time there’s a post, you know?
so kesian la u sam lor. hopefully nothing bad happen to u when driving ur 9 year loan godcar vios.
Sure as hell a lot safer than a VSC-less, 2 airbags Toyota with the unbeatable GOA body!
Yaa…i think ur Vios very save fuel bcos the owner no longer go to petrol station add fuel.
This fella shd be banned forever.
I’m not Proton fan but really hate his post.
Safer definitely. Iriz has steering mounted bluetooth phone call/uncall button. Handsfree connectivity, baby!
why does it have to be a woman driver and her FB post?
at least nothing happened to the innocent kid on the bike. i was so worried for him.
You’re reading too much sexism.
Good driving. Being aware of the other cars around you is quite important. Something that cannot be readily achieved when looking at your phone.
U should not talk or think so much while behind the wheel. not only hp.
Just use the car Bluetooth phone on the stering wheel(you have to sync with your mobile phone), where you just press the call and hang up button on the steering wheel and the contact list will display on your lcd…this way is easier
If not, you can always use voice command on your phone..
It is not about hands free or not, it is about giving your full concentration while driving.