To help you fight the temptation to text while driving while heading home this holiday, AT&T tools you can use:
- Download the AT&T DriveMode app. It is a free app that silences incoming text message alerts so you can stay focused while driving.
- Use #X. Just send “#X” to end your text, email and social conversations before you start your vehicle. It’s a simple and effective way to eliminate a dangerous distraction.
In addition to these tools, AT&T also offers the following tips to help ensure a distraction-free holiday drive:
- Designate a passenger to manage your texts and calls while you’re driving.
- Use scheduled food, restroom and gas stops to call or text, letting friends and family know your location and expected arrival time. This can reduce the amount of incoming calls/texts that can be distracting.
- Update your voice message before going on a road trip… let callers know you are driving and will gladly respond to their call on your next scheduled stop. This is a great way to reduce repeat calls from an eager caller.
- Consider a hands-free Bluetooth accessory that will read out texts and let you answer calls with voice prompts. You can then choose to make a stop to continue a conversation or to respond to a text message.
Courtesy of Kelly Starling, AT&T
