text: Overall, having a phone in the vehicle while you are driving can be safe when it comes down to certain priorities. As long as you don't pick up the phone while driving, or go down to look at it. You are safe and put yourself at a lower risk. Things like having a GPS helps you navigate where you are, and can locate you for emergencies, as well as the parents feeling comforted knowing where their child is with one touch at their hands. Having a cellular device in a vehicle is safe, however it is up to you whether you want to put your life at risk when picking the phone up.                Dear TEACHER_NAME,