A couple of weeks ago I blogged about texting while driving and how OSHA was trying to curb this increasing dangerous activity. I came across some information that I thought would make a great follow up post.
If you are one of the many people who have a problem resisting your smart phone’s lure to text, I have some good news. AT&T’s DriveMode App is for you. It is free for AT&T customers and here is how it works. The app automatically sends a customizable reply to incoming texts, notifying the sender that the user is driving and unable to respond. Sounds like an “Out of the Office” automatic email response – doesn’t it? Ms. Sandra Spavone of the National Organizations for Youth Safety was quoted as saying “Making the choice to use this product could be one of the most important decisions drivers make.”
The app is part of AT&T’s “It can wait” campaign that aims to stigmatize sending text messages while driving. You can learn more about this innovative app at www.att.com/drivemode.
Categories: Ed Stuber
Posted by Joe on 01/27/2012 at 1:17pm