Stop Distracted Driving with the DriveSafe.ly App

By Christian Montano on Jul 5, 2010 at 2:13 PM

Stop Distracted Driving with the DriveSafe.ly App

Now that traffic laws have changed, making it illegal to use a handheld mobile phone while driving, it's difficult to stay connected while on the road. But there's an app called DriveSafe.ly which really helps. It allows you to get your text messages and emails while staying on the right side of the law.

Pros:

  • Easy to use – Just turn on the app before you start driving and it will read any incoming texts and emails out loud to you. Turn it off after you finish driving with just a click in the app.
  • Safety – Stay in the loop while on the road without breaking the law, and keep your eyes on the road and your hands on the wheel.
  • Lightweight App – This app doesn’t slow down your phone or drain your battery, allowing you to stay connected just as long.

Cons:

  • Free Version – The free version of DriveSafe.ly has limited features like a 25 word limit and only one voice preference setting
  • Price – Like your mobile phone, the full version has a usage fee of $3.99 monthly, or $13.95 annually. Considering mobile plan fees, it’s not too bad. But most users like to only have to pay for their app once.

DriveSafe.ly app is available now on BlackBerry and Android Phones. An iPhone beta version is out for testing, but make sure to keep an eye out for the full version in the near future.

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Put Down Your Phones, B.C. Drivers!

By Geoff Gauthier on Aug 26, 2009 at 1:04 PM

Put Down Your Phones, B.C. Drivers!

Well it's about time.

The British Columbia government has promised to pass a law restricting the use of cell phones by drivers on B.C. roads.

Kash Heed, B.C. Solicitor General, is looking at three changes to make roads safer for pedestrians and other drivers: Limiting cell phone use to hands-free operation; outright ban on text messaging while driving; prohibiting the use of cell phones and hands-free devices for new drivers who are under the province's graduated licensing program.

Keep in mind that there is still a lot of work to be done to get this mandate into law.

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BC Government Turns to Citizens For Input on Cellphone Ban for Drivers

By Veronica Bell on Jul 1, 2009 at 3:19 PM

BC Government Turns to Citizens For Input on Cellphone Ban for Drivers

The British Columbia government is turning to its own citizens for feedback on a potential cellphone ban for drivers.

The province has examined how other areas (both within Canada and abroad) are banning cellphones/electronic devices and are considering a potential ban for drivers here in BC. But before they go and just pass a set of laws, they are turning to the Internet, and asking British Columbians to check out their website, read over the posted documents and answer a questionnaire.

The government documents note that there doesn't seem to be a difference in distraction level between hands-free or hands-on cellphone use, and that car stereos do not seem to have the same levels of distraction for drivers.

They also note that distractions account for nearly 25% of all crashes, which results in a significant cost of both life and money.

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