Hold that Call, and Focus on the Road

Using you cell phone while driving is similar as to when you are drunk driving. Microsoft researchers are developing an in-car warning system, which would allow to to put a call on hold while driving requires most of your attention. Researchers said that the risks of an accident happing while you are using your phone and driving is reduced. Two researchers conducted an experiment and part of it involved a virtual route and it involved complicated road conditions. For example, heavier traffic, the warning system would sense it and if the driver was on a call the system would make an alert sound for both driver and caller to announce that the call would be placed on hold. Microsoft hopes to monitor the speed and the GPS location and it would track the driving risks in the area based on statistics.