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Most drivers seem to just keep it in their hand for easy texting and internet browsing accessibility.
Yes; I seem to always be behind them at not-red-anymore-lights, or in the oncoming lane of traffic as they drift in & out of their lane.
The husband had a girl bounce over a curb & plow right into him as he got his green left-turn arrow & there were witnesses that stated they saw her texting ... she didn't even hit the brakes. She actually posted on FB the next day that she "couldn't see" because she had a fight with her BF & was crying. She literally posted: "Don't ever cry & drive!"
Volvos are the worst at this, as it has to do with safety - not allowing occupants to put objects where they might cause injuries in a crash. Had two '05s and the cupholders were set so far back we got tennis elbow drinking coffee while driving.
I suppose they could have molded in a rectangular recess or modular phone holder by how, but then they're contributing to driver distraction.
Maybe cellphones belong put away while driving. Hmm.
i have an s80 and it has a ledge above the heat/stereo controls and a channel for the cable thru the stick shift mount to the center console that has a usb/aux plug. i blutooth (tune-in/waze/pi player/fone/...) and the large screen is not distracting.
How those magnets work with phones in a protective case? I have Otter box which is quite robust.
I stick the magnet inside the case. I have been using the logitech drive+( https://www.amazon.com/Logitech-One-.../dp/B00KNU9L1Q ) magnet thing and it has always worked fine. I use it with the iPhone 7+. If you're concerned about the magnet being strong enough to work through the case, you can always put the madnet on the outside of the Otterbox. I use it on the inside though and no problems yet.
I put mine in the center console. There’s a USB port inside, so I just plug it in and close the console. I use CarPlay, so I can access everything without touching the phone. Plus it stays charged up. (Lincoln MKZ)
I prefer to use a PGS (Paper Geographic System) for directions. Look it up on the map, write down the directions on a piece of paper. Put paper in shirt pocket.
There, solved that one for you. Next!
As I said, I do not use waze for directions, but for traffic, speed trap, constitutions etc and to direct me along alternate route when my planned route is impractical.
The problem is not directions so a solution for obtaining directions is not a solution.
Many Bluetooth units will read text messages to you when they arrive.
You can respond by tapping your earpiece and dictating a response. Then tell it yes to send. Make sure you get one that reads back your message before you send it or you may get surprised by what you say in a response.
I did not have this problem when I had my truck but since moving into a sedan my cellphone has nowhere to go. Putting in the cup holder is the game of round holes and square pegs. Sometimes I just throw it on the floor or slide it between my leg and the seat, if you can believe that. And yes, I have tried just about every cellphone mount there is. The 8 plus has gotten too big and havy for most of them. You would think by now there would be a built in holding place in cars. Considering how long it took them to come with cup holders, I am not surprised.
There is in mine Nissan Murano...
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