Motorists go mobile hands free because of intimidation from other drivers

Many motorists are not using their mobile phones whilst driving as a result of angry motorists seeing them as dangerous, anti-social and deliberately flouting the law – this is a stronger deterrent than the risk of prosecution reveals new research.

Using a mobile phone whilst driving has become as anti-social as dropping litter or queue jumping and has resulted in a number of angry confrontations between drivers recently. Last month several motorists had their tyres slashed and a note left on their windscreens advising them not to use their mobiles whilst driving – the vigilante remains unknown to the Police.

Fifty-eight percent of motorists admitted they felt intimidated by other motorists if they used their mobile phone while driving. The same research carried out only nine months ago revealed that only 38% felt under pressure to drive legally according to mail order specialist, Car Parts Direct (CPD).

Mark Cornwall of Car Parts Direct said, “The possible health risks of continually having a phone to the head or even the prospect of a prison sentence for a motorist in the event of an accident has not been enough to encourage some drivers to use a hands free kit - It’s the stern stare of displeasure and a shake of the head from law abiding motorists that is helping to bring results.”

The research has resulted in the development of a new hands free kit that offers motorists advancement in mobile phone technology. The Rossini Chat2U-ICU hands free kit allows total hands free calling, voice activated dialling, caller display, and the device is transferable between vehicles in seconds. The Chat2U-ICU requires no fitting and clips straight on to the sun visor. Sound and voice quality is claimed to be excellent due to a sound suppression system.

Mark Cornwall continued to say, “Most cheap hands free kits are such poor quality they are virtually unusable and so the driver continues to pick up their phone. Our research found that motorists will use a hands free kit if it’s simple to operate, has excellent sound quality and allows them to see who’s calling to avoid answering certain calls. The latest Chat2U-ICU has hit the spot in trials to encourage motorists to drive hands free.”

The new Rossini Chat2U-ICU hands free kit complete with caller display costs £79.95. For motorists who don’t need to see who’s calling there’s a Chat2U without caller display at £69 - both units include free delivery when ordered online. Visit carparts-direct.co.uk.