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It’s no surprise that using your phone while driving can cause accidents since your attention is taken away from the road.  But smartphones have added a new danger to the mix.  Smartphones are addicting and many Americans admit to using their phones to check email, update social sites, and read text messages despite this being against the law.

According to the article “Use Smartphones Smartly Can Help Avoid Car Accidents” by Richard Burton on AutoQuoteNow.com, 72% of people who use their phone while driving say work is what tempts them to break the law.  About 33% are drawn to social sites such as Facebook and Twitter while driving.

Fatal accidents have increased dramatically from drivers using their phones, despite laws being passed to ban such usage.  These handheld computers are a major distraction for many drivers and it takes self-discipline to wait until the drive is over to check the phone.  The good news is that awareness is on the rise and hopefully education will ultimately help to deter using smartphones while driving.

Mercedes newest protocol, The Experimental Safety Vehicle, offers some impressive features that may drastically reduce injuries and deaths in the case of an accident.  This is according to the article “Mercedes May Help Owners Get Inexpensive Auto Insurance with Safer Car” by Shannon Brown on Cheaper Car Insurance’s website.

If this new safety car is brought to the market and proven effective it will affect the auto insurance quotes for Mercedes drivers.  This unique design basically turns the car into a giant airbag before impact which protects the driver and the passengers.

Mercedes continues to be on the forefront of vehicle safety.  There are even more special safety features in the models coming out soon.  Mercedes make safe driving a priority and it shows in their efforts towards making safer models.  Unfortunately, prices for these types of cars are on the rise, but at least it’s good to know that many auto insurance companies give discounts for cars that are proven extremely safe.