Why Cell Phones And Cars Don't Mix

[JRO]

It is the new legalised drunk driving.

That might be stretching it a little bit.

Surprisingly, many such studies report it's worse than that:

https://news.cnet.com/8301-10784_3-6090342-7.html

 

[Silver Penguin]

You need to learn to put driving first

And there, my friends, is the core of the argument. Are you driving a car or are you __________? (Fill in the blank). We have created a culture where the car has become an extension of the home and such things that were normally done before, or after the drive now compete for a driver's attention. It's not unusual to see someone eating and drinking, shaving, using the phone and/or laptop, shaving, applying make up and numerous other attention diverting tasks.

Despite CA's new law requiring hands free phones, texting is still legal while driving for all but the kids (who are the ones who can text quickely and easily without looking down.)

We need a culture change!

Jill

 

[cota95]

Lets not forget the nice BIG SUV's with NavstarNavsatRunDVDMp3ondaDMZwitPCP and there gonna see my wittle blue *** !!! Trials bikes ...yeah dats the ticket...we'll ride OVER those suckas....all I want fer Christmas is a Sherco !!!!!

Bobby

IMHO a Montesa Cota would be a better choice...

 

[cardingtr]

One thing we need to change is why do we have to answer every phone call at all? Its getting ridiculous it doesn't matter we answer call while dining with the family, watching home movies, restaurant and while driving. It's just rude and disrespectful if you are talking in front of someone the phone rings(interrupts) and you are now talking to somebody else.

I was like that before but now I just look at the number and decide of I have to answer it. You will feel and looks like you're in control.

When driving, unless its my daughter or the wife I don't answer it at all and if I have to, I answer it with a headset.

Let's accept it. Driving while talking on the phone is here to stay. ALL or most of us do it. We just have to be a responsible driver that knows when to answer a call safely.

 

[RadioHowie]

Previously, it was assumed that speaking to passengers was less distracting because they stop talking when the driver needs to concentrate.

<span style='font-size:14pt;line-height:100%'>They have obviously never driven with a NEKKID woman in the car.........</span>

Fixed it for ya!