| Research into the use of hand held devices while | | | | offering numerous other features. Or a universal |
| driving is we documented. Whether the item be | | | | kits that either connect to the sun visor, |
| an iPod, stereo, mobile phone or applying make-up | | | | dashboard or directly into your ear. |
| you are found to be much more likely to be | | | | The hard wired kits offer better quality functions |
| involved in an accident if you are using or doing | | | | than the universal kits. The auto-mute function is |
| one of them while at the wheel of a vehicle. You | | | | very handy, Its surprisingly inconvenient to reduce |
| would think is common sense not to mess around | | | | the volume on the stereo every time you answer |
| with something for a period of time while in | | | | a call. Other features can include text navigation |
| control of a machine with potential of killing or | | | | to save you manually routing through menu |
| injuring people, however the vast majority of us | | | | structures, iPod or MP3 connectivity, steering |
| do it, and do it regularly. Its surprising what people | | | | wheel controls, Text to speech TEXT message |
| actually think is safe to do while driving, Not long | | | | service reading incoming Text messages when |
| back I passed an older gentleman reading a book | | | | required and Voice Dial. |
| while driving down the motorway!! | | | | Universal Kits usually offer a basic handsfree |
| Unfortunately there isn't a solution for improving | | | | service, Answer and hang up calls and sometimes |
| the stupidity of other road users like the old | | | | phone book compatibility. However the main |
| gentleman, however there will more than likely be | | | | advantage of having a universal kit in your car is |
| a solution for improving your safety if you | | | | that it is removal allowing you add to any vehicle |
| wanted to use a mobile device's functions. There | | | | you may drive. This is especially useful if you |
| are numerous gadgets to allow the connection of | | | | have a family of drivers. |
| your mobile phone to your vehicle, each type | | | | Weighing up the advantages and disadvantages |
| offering different functions and features. Generally | | | | for each type is something you must do before |
| speaking the more you spend the better system | | | | purchasing. There will be a kit to suit your specific |
| you get. | | | | needs, whichever handsfree car kit you choose |
| Handsfree Bluetooth car kits come in two forms. | | | | will make your phone call a safer experience for |
| An integrated kit that connects into the vehicles | | | | you and other road users. |
| stereo system, auto muting the music and | | | | |