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Drivers Can Turn to Technology to Save Them From the Distractions of Technology


From voaspecialenglish.com | http Wayne Irving drove across the United States to tell people about the dangers of sending text messages while driving. In 2008, nearly 6000 Americans died in crashes involving drivers who were busy doing something other than driving. Wayne Irving is a developer of computer software. He created a software program to help people resist the urge to use their cell phones while driving. WAYNE IRVING: “It was specifically built for people who desire to be responsible, who are looking for a solution to help them not get a ticket, not get in an accident, not risk their life.” Irving calls his software the SMS Replier. It lets drivers get control of their smartphones while driving. The phone sends a message informing callers that the person is busy driving and cannot answer. WAYNE IRVING: “Everything is going to the smartphones. The smartphone is the new laptop. It’s the new notebook computer. They’re making them bigger. They’re making them more feature-rich. They’re stronger, they’re more powerful than desktops were just three years ago.” Irving drove his recreational vehicle from California to the National Distracted Driving Summit in Washington, DC Along the way, more than ten thousand people signed the vehicle to show support for his cause. The SMS Replier is only one of many programs that have been created to reduce traffic accidents. For example, the Ford Motor Company is putting one such program in some of its car models to help young drivers

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