text: Some people predict that hand-free set is safe because people can drive using two hands. Although, hand-free devices don't eliminate accidents it worsen it by suggesting this gesture is safe. Even headsets can be unsafe because it can distract the driver from the road. When the car swerves unexpectedly or a pedestrian is in the road, the mind lacks the amount of react time need to prevent an accident from happening. So the problem isn't holding the steering wheel and cell phone at the same time, but it's just the simple fact that the conversation and lack of reaction at that moment.