WFSB Hartford: For many parents, the thought of their teens driving off with a brand new license seems scary enough, but add cell phones and texting into the mix, and it can be downright terrifying.
So how much is too much, especially behind the wheel?
Stan Van Meter, President of Txtblocker, said, “There’s 4,000 to 5,000 accidents every day on U.S. highways that are directly attributable to distractions. Sure, texting is a convenience, but that convenience is very dangerous.”
So he created Txtblocker. When the cell phone is in a moving vehicle, the service uses GPS and the cell phone’s signal to lock up the phone’s buttons so you can’t use it. Although you could still dial 911 and other emergency numbers.You could also use a special map to program “No Cell Zones” like around schools and block access to texting or web surfing at certain times.
Van Meter said, “Technology got us into this situation, and Txtblocker is a technology solution that helps stop it.”
New Product Can Block Texting While Driving [WFSB Hartford]