As the advancements in technology continue, the hazards that accompany them become more prevalent. The turn of the 21st century marked the era of instant communication. Cell phones have become a commodity, and texting a tool. As great as this may seem, the dangers that they entail are now being recognized. In recent studies, the statistics show that 21% of teens that have been involved in a car accident were distracted by their phones.
So, why don’t the lawmakers do something about it?
They have, but regardless of the many laws banning cell phone use while driving, and the strict compliance from the police; the accidents from texting and driving continue to pile up.
Why?
The results of a recent study show that 52% of teen drivers answer cell phone calls and 34% admit to text messaging while driving. Realizing that laws alone cannot cap the death toll caused by texting and driving, Wayne Irving, CEO of Iconosys, took matters into his own hands by creating an app for one’s phone that limits its distracting potential while one is driving. This app, SMS Replier, is a revolution in the cell phone industry, demonstrating the full potential of a smart phone. This product, available for the Blackberry, Android, Droid X, Windows mobile, and most other smart phones, does not “brick” the phone, like many of the other competing products. Instead, SMS Replier automatically sends a response set by the user to anyone who texts or calls a phone when the app is activated. This is an ingenious solution to the easily avoidable problem of texting and driving.
For more information about SMS Replier and other available features visit smsreplier.com or Iconosys.com. For news and stories about texting and driving visit textkills.com.
Written by: Philip M.
Edited by: Brandon S.
That is a very good idea, but I do have a question.
ReplyDelete?Does that app need to be activated?