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Originally Posted by Nagrom Nniuq
Great replies that don't answer my question. How the heck would you listen/pay attention to your GPS and the person talking on the phone at the same time, while driving? This is the primary issue. Because, no matter what GPS app you use, your phone call will always cover up your screen, and if you are handling your phone to bring the gps back to the front of the screen, well... idiot driver much?
We have answered all your questions. We have pointed out the solutions (don't use the phone, use a dedicated unit, switch to GSM). The only thing remaining is, why not just use the phone as a GPS while you are driving so you save face with your wife, save money, and save lives... If you are able to safely listen to and follow directions from one source, while listening and carrying on a conversation from another source, well then, more power to you, just follow the instructions in this thread and you are set.
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Others have answered questions and given suggestions, you have just spouted judgmental attitude. But I will answer your questions.
I use bluetooth handsfree while driving. Using a dedicated GPS, even if I don't hear the instructions clearly, I can hear that instructions were given, and glance over at the GPS to see what's up. Using the phone, unfortunately, not so much. Heck, I even have the option of saying "hold on a second" to the person I am talking to, like any rational human might. I guess by not fully specify my decision/action tree while driving I led you to believe that what I really wanted was to drive blindfolded, inebriated and without my hands on the wheel. Sorry to have confused you so.
As you mention, the calling screen pops up and covers the GPS even with add-on software. As I have mentioned before (if you bothered reading), that's not something I want to happen. I agree that having to fiddle with the phone while talking and driving to get the GPS screen back up is not good.
I don't know where in my posts you saw me express a desire to be juggling the phone, switching screens, etc., but hopefully now you understand things better.