Still, there's always that temptation to take a peek when your phone buzzes with a new text message. Then, there's the temptation to respond - an even worse idea.
Ford's Sync can help scratch that itch a little more safely by reading the message aloud to you with a computerized voice. You can even reply by selecting from a menu of prewriitten responses.
Unfortunately only a few phones on the market can take advantage of this particular feature. It requires an advanced version of Bluetooth wireless networking technology, and most phones aren't this smart yet.
So for the time being, text messaging and driving still don't mix for most of us, but Sync also functions like a Bluetooth headset for talking on your cell phone, too, which is how you'd probably use it most of the time.
