I've read the blog page about California banning hand-held cell phones while driving starting in 2008.
I'm new here myself but I though I'd take a stab at your question.
Many of the newer GPS receivers come Bluetooth capable and if you own a Bluetooth capable cell phone you will have the ability to place and receive calls through the GPS receiver.
Thus, you are are "hands free".
There are no specific "files" that I am aware of that would be required to use the Bluetooth features.
It's merely a matter of setting the functions for the cell phone to communicate with the GPS and then just follow the on screen prompts on the GPS.
I suppose you could write a .csv file for your cell numbers; but, if talking while driving with a cell phone in your ear is considered "distracting" by California law, so would be driving and touch screening the GPS unit looking for a cell phone number would be equally distracting I should imagine.
In fact, I should think trying to touch screen a GPS receiver while driving is far more distracting since it requires taking the eyes off the road. Perhaps that's the next step in the mind of politicians.
Not certain what you're asking about
Morning Davidlee!
I've read the blog page about California banning hand-held cell phones while driving starting in 2008.
I'm new here myself but I though I'd take a stab at your question.
Many of the newer GPS receivers come Bluetooth capable and if you own a Bluetooth capable cell phone you will have the ability to place and receive calls through the GPS receiver.
Thus, you are are "hands free".
There are no specific "files" that I am aware of that would be required to use the Bluetooth features.
It's merely a matter of setting the functions for the cell phone to communicate with the GPS and then just follow the on screen prompts on the GPS.
I suppose you could write a .csv file for your cell numbers; but, if talking while driving with a cell phone in your ear is considered "distracting" by California law, so would be driving and touch screening the GPS unit looking for a cell phone number would be equally distracting I should imagine.
In fact, I should think trying to touch screen a GPS receiver while driving is far more distracting since it requires taking the eyes off the road. Perhaps that's the next step in the mind of politicians.
Jim