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Ford answers the call for drivers being distracted by use of cell phones

By Steve Lombardi

Megan and I have written several times about digital distractions that interfere with a person's situational awareness and yet have not suggested or written about solutions. Oh my, that was a mouth full. Let me say it simpler. If while driving you're yakking on the cell phone stop already, there is a better way.

Take a look at Ford's new Focus with the Synch powered by Microsoft. It can operate your iPod, mp3 player and cell phone. It can even receive, interpret and resend text messages with simple voice commands.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aMaA_r9-1zo

The Sync is first in the industry to allow users to integrate their Bluetooth-enabled phones, iPods and MP3 players into the car or trucks' entertainment system using hands-free voice-activated technology.

It's all pretty simple and the video is worth watching.

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Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Steve Lombardi

Full post as published by Des Moines Personal Injury Lawyer on February 28, 2009 (boomark / email).