Where is the best place to put your phone in the car?

The Windshield Most people would want to put their car mounts in front of them. It’s a natural tendency to want to have things upfront and the windshield may be the most common location to attach a smartphone to. It is eye-leveled to allow the driver to see the device while looking at the road.

Where should I mount my phone windshield?

So Where Can You Mount Your Phone in Your Car?

1. On the dashboard.
2. A 5-inch square in the lower corner of the windshield on the driver’s side.
3. A 7-inch square in the lower corner of the windshield on the passenger’s side.

Where do you put your phone while driving?

Firstly, the cell phone must be mounted to the vehicle, either on the dashboard, center console, or in the left lower corner of the front windshield. The cell phone cannot be mounted anywhere that either impairs the driver’s view of the road or blocks the possible deployment of airbags, in case of a crash.

Are vent mounts bad for your phone?

Just shut off that vent and you’ll be fine. Cool air won’t affect the phone, but don’t let the heater blow onto the phone in the winter, I had a different vent holder not too long ago and the heat would cause the phone to shut down with a overheated warning. 4 of 4 found this helpful.

Where can I put my phone in the car Qld?

Common sense approach is to have these devices low down on the windscreen, either to the left or right of the driver position so they do not obscure any vision of the driver and that is what we recommend. The lower down they are on the windscreen, the less effect they will have on reducing the visibility of the driver.

How do I get my phone mount to stick to my dashboard?

A flat plastic disc with adhesive backing to stick to your dash, like this one….Some creative ideas for phone mount placements include:

1. smooth plastic surfaces on the front panel of the dash, e.g. around the stereo or next to air vents.
2. smooth plastic surfaces on elevated center consoles.

Should cell phones be used while driving?

Using your cell phone while driving is not only dangerous, but also illegal. Because engaging in distracting behaviors with a phone like dialing, talking, or texting is so dangerous (it increases the risk of getting into a crash by three times), The California Office of Traffic Safety started the “Put Your Phone Down.

Can you look at your phone while driving?

A California appellate court has ruled that it’s illegal to hold your phone while driving to use it for anything — like checking Google maps, or even looking at an email or text.

How do you stop your phone from overheating when mounting a car?

It’s important to know how to protect your cell phone in a hot car to prevent overheating.

1. Turn off your phone.
2. Use a car sunshade.
3. Store your phone in the trunk.
4. Put your phone in a cooler.
5. Keep it out of direct sunlight.
6. Open the windows slightly.
7. Park in the shade.
8. Store your phone as low as possible.