There are many unsafe situations which you need to manage while the is family on holiday - from smash-and-grab hotspots to areas where accidents are common due to poor visibility, road works or insufficient road maintenance.
Your cell phone can help you navigate these dangers, if fitted with the correct applications and services.
"Location-based services (LBS) on a cell phone can be a lifesaver in potentially dangerous situations," says Jacques Swanepoel, Managing Director of Cellfind, a member of Blue Label Mobile.
LBS services help you stay in touch while on the road and are practical if planning to travel at night, making an unavoidable trip through a dangerous area, or are embarking on a long journey.
LBS services including Vodacom look 4 me or MTN WhereRU, means your loved ones can get your location without the distraction of a phone call while driving. They can request a location by sending a query using SMS, USSD or visiting a website. The location is determined by locating a cell phone using cellular towers and the information is sent back as text or a map.
Other LBS services like Vodacom look 4 me or MTN 2MyAid turn a cell phone into a panic button, summoning help when needed, Swanepoel says.
An assigned speed dial establishes the location of the cell phone and the information is sent via SMS to four selected emergency contacts.
These services require no additional software, can be accessed from any cell phone and are available at an affordable monthly fee.
Cellfind offers additional tips for safe driving with your cell phone this Easter:
• Ensure a cell phone battery is fully charged before embarking on a journey and consider investing in a car charger
• Install a hands-free car kit or buy an earpiece so that you can talk safely on the phone while driving
• Use GPS - whether a dedicated device or GPS software for a cell phone, plan the route for long or unfamiliar destinations.
- George Herald
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