iPod Car Mounts serve several different purposes for both the driver and the device when installed in an automobile.
First, when properly placed, the mounts protect the device from being damaged due to being dropped or jostled, as well as prevent the driver from being too distracted while trying to operate his or her car.
The most important aspect of the mounts is to keep the driver from having his or her attention drawn too far from what is on the road ahead. This is done by having the device in easy reach while letting the driver use the iPod without having to fully take his eyes off of the road. This can be in the form of intergrated suction cup holders or full stereo adapters.
However, this does not completely solve the problems associated with drivers being distracted, and the mounts should not be considered as a fool proof manner of protecting driver and passengers. Despite the fact it can not inerrantly prevent accidents, the cradles do make it much less likely.
In addition to being in place to make it easier for the driver to concentrate on the road rather than on the i Pod, iPod mounts are designed to prevent the iPod from being damaged. By securely holding the device in place, it is much less likely for the device to be dropped. As the i Pod systems contain hard drives, dropping the system can ruin the entire device.
The car mounts, especially when used correctly, can help protect your investment while helping prevent accidents due to not being able to pay attention to the road in an attempt to find songs or navigate through the menus. If at all possible, passengers should be using the iPod rather than the drivers.