text: There are solutions, however, that prevent accidents and fatalities caused from the distraction of phones. Hands - free technology can allow drivers to use their phones without having to use the screen, but also keeps little interference from random calls because of the use of wireless connection and Bluetooth. Laws are also used to keep people from being occupied with their phones, only for the sole reason of to keep people safe and prevent fatalities. Stoplights may provide a temporary break, but they are or are not enough to have time for checking social media updates depending on traffic.