The law states that it is illegal to ride a motorbike or drive a car while you are using a hand held communication device. Hands free phones may be used, but they are ultimately a distraction and you are still open to a charge of careless driving should a police officer think you are driving poorly while using one.
A hand held device is something that must at some point be held in your hand while you are making or receiving a voice call or other form of communication. It includes PDAs that can be used to download emails, text messages, picture messages etc . Basically to stay on the safe side of the law, any hand held device that has a communication function is best avoided while driving.
No matter how safe you think you are, it’s still dangerous to use a mobile while you’re driving. Research has shown that a driver’s reaction can be up to 50% slower than usual and the risk of crashing is increased by 4 times when they are using a mobile phone. Reactions of drivers using mobiles were recorded as being 30% worse than that of a driver who was over the drink driving limit. Texting or speaking on the phone distracts you from what you are doing and you are forced to split your concentration between driving and chatting, when you should be focusing your full attention on the road.
Besides the obvious financial implications of a fine of £60, if you are caught breaking this law and end up in an accident as a result, it’s entirely possible that your insurance company will not pay out to fix any damage to your car. You could lose your no-claims bonus and increase your premiums, so wherever possible, switch your phone off when you are in transit or use a quality device called a Hands free kit, many quality car stereo shops are doing great deals of fitting kits, I bought a Parrot MK6100, it does the job and a lot more.
Bluetooth® Hands-Free Car Kit with super thin display and 2 integrated microphones
A useful travelling friend
With its sober and elegant design, its high definition OLED screen, the Bluetooth hands-free car kit Parrot MK6100 enables you to establish in a few seconds any phone conversations in your vehicle without needing to handle the telephone, even leaving it in your pocket. Once paired, connection with your mobile is made in a completely transparent way. An incoming call? Press the green button to take the call while the kit mutes the sound of the car radio automatically during the conversation.
High quality sound
Digital Signal Processing is a speciality of Parrot. The Parrot MK6100 integrates new and particularly effective software of noise reduction, Parrot Beamforming Technology. Unexpected noises in the car environment are numerous and can become awkward for you and your callers. Parrot Beamforming Technology and the two built-in microphones act as two human ears: they eliminate all the noises other than the voice range.
Advanced features
The Parrot MK6100 automatically synchronizes the names and phone numbers in your mobile with its phone book. When you receive a call, the name and the number are displayed on the screen. To follow on your conversation in a discrete mode, switch instantaneously the communication towards your Bluetooth headset or your telephone. Another unique feature: the screen of the Parrot MK6100 is detachable from its support when you leave your vehicle, for ultimate security.
Play your music on the kit.
The Parrot MK6100 is a music playing hands-free car kit: play your favourite MP3 files on the car’s speakers from any Bluetooth Stereo (A2DP) source: mobile phone, MP3 player… Once paired, the music player connects automatically to the MK6100. Press PLAY on the kit’s remote control to start reading the MP3s and benefit from the digital amplifier which transforms your car into a true concert hall.
Always accessible
Positioned on the steering wheel or placed wherever is convenient, the RF remote control of Parrot MK6100 gives you the total control you need right at your fingertips! Simple and intuitive, its interface lets to you browse within your address book or start playing the music of your choice.
Keep your eyes on the road
Access the list of your contacts in the kit’s phone book and let the MK6100 read them for you thanks to the function Text to Speech. Press one button to validate your choice, the kit initiates the call. And for often called phone numbers, directly pronounce the name of your correspondent and the built-in voice recognition composes the number for you. Simply essential.
