Using the mobile in the car can be a very important distraction behind the wheel, especially when it comes to an important conversation, problematic or if you have the mobile in your hand. It is even cause for a fine and removal of points. But above all it is the cause of many accidents and deaths on the road. Therefore, it is something that you should avoid and that you should not take lightly.
However, there are some ways in which you can use your mobile phone in the car to take a call , make a call or run an important errand. Although it is not the most recommended, it is legal and you can do it.
Use the Google Assistant
One of the best ways to make phone calls in the car is the Google Assistant. With its driving mode you can make calls , read, send messages and control multimedia files legally. To do this you only need a compatible mobile, Android 9.0 or higher, and be in a country compatible with the service. This is available in Spain, France and other countries.
You can start this mode on any screen or use it in Google Maps navigation. If you want to do it on any screen, you have to connect the mobile to the car via Bluetooth and once it is connected, touch the notification. You can also put it automatically in the driving mode settings. During navigation, it will start working automatically if you use Google Maps .
With voice commands you can ask the assistant to make a call, answer it, read messages, send messages or play music for you, you can even quickly access the apps you want. So if you want to call whoever you want without penalty problems, just say Hey Google and then Make a call or Call X person.
With your voice and adequate supports
Today you can use your mobile to make or receive calls more comfortably, safely and in accordance with the law thanks to car multimedia systems, which already have Android Auto or Apple CarPlay. You can use these services in your car with your mobile if it is compatible with them, something that is worth knowing. You can also opt for the voice assistant that you have on your phone.
The truth is that today you have a lot of possibilities without having to touch your mobile, and these services improve over time. There are even lower cost multimedia systems with built-in mounts that work great for this, but require installation. In any case, you can only control them by voice while driving, so it is important that you configure them and think about how to use them safely in your car.
We find 3 approved supports and that allows the DGT to use the mobile while driving, which you can use to receive calls with the voice assistant, have Android Auto, consult the GPS with its voice instructions and many other functions, so we We discuss what these are:
- Magnetic support. They are magnets that stick to your dashboard and the car so that it is well attached there.
- Support in the CD slot. It is a base with which you can rotate the mobile 360 degrees.
- Mount on the air vents or the dome of the instrument panel. With tweezers, they are held keeping the mobile stable and close to the steering wheel.
In any case, you must find the most comfortable and secure way to be able to make calls and everything you need with your smartphone in the car legally and as comfortably as possible for you. If you have to touch it, you will have to wait to stop the vehicle in a safe place because this maneuver is not within the legality.
To receive calls, Bluetooth handsfree
You can take calls without losing points with Bluetooth-connected hands-free systems. Some will come as standard in your car, which is something that occurs especially in more modern cars, but you can also install one if you do not have it.
Of course, it is important that it is a legal hands-free, so nothing to consider using supports on the windshield, headphones or systems that force you to touch the mobile or have your ears covered. Hands-free devices that require installation , portables and Bluetooth-enabled car radios are legal.
If you are going to use the car a lot, the best are the hands-free installed by specialized technicians, although they are not the cheapest. However, if you can avoid it, it’s best not to make or receive calls while driving to avoid any possible distraction.