According to edmunds.com, as reported by Joanne Helperin, there are several hands-free options that can eliminate the need for headphones by running voice calls through your car's speakers. 

Edmunds.com reports that an increasing number of cell phones and vehicles are equipped with Bluetooth technology. This allows you to have your phone anywhere in your car and still make and receive calls. You'll hear the calls through the speakers, and your voice will be transmitted through the car's built-in microphone. Bluetooth-enabled cars are equipped with voice recognition technology, such that you can make and receive phone calls without having to touch any buttons on the phone. 

However, even if a cell phone is being used completely hands-free, the risk of having an accident doesn't seem to be reduced, according to edmunds.com. The act of conversing on the phone — not holding the phone to your ear — is the more dangerous distraction. Emotional conversations in particular seem to elevate risk. 

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