I try not to do it.

I keep my phone in my pocket so that I can't get to it, but my curiosity gets the better of me, so I end up fighting to get the seatbelt out of the way of my pocket, then I fight to get the phone out of my pocket, then I will either answer it or go through the settings to turn the bluetooth on, then search the car for my bluetooth earpiece, which I then have to turn on and put in my ear.

Accident waiting to happen I reckon.

Plus it is illegal to use a phone whilst driving over here, you have to be pulled over with the engine turned off.

My department just came down with an order stating that we cant use cells while driving unless its handsfree.  Maybe Iam thinking tax write off?  Job requirement

I think even if it is hands free it can be a distraction.
Having a conversation with someone who is in the car with you bears no danger whatsoever, but for some reason if I am on the phone I will drive for miles and when I end the call I don't recall the miles that I have driven.
Maybe that is just me though.

The state of Minnesota did a smart thing and put a law where 16 and under can't drive talking on the cell phone. I do agree with this, most of the time if I am long distance driving more then an hour I will have my hands free system in the car. I also think dialing a number is more distracting then talking on it. Thats why I have all my usual contacts that I call on speed dial. Very handy.

One thing I don't do if its a serious conversation is drive, I will pull over if that is the case. OR if the traffic or road conditions is terrible. 

zap wrote:

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*shrug*  I don't know if I"d go so far as to make a law.  Just because you might not be capable of safetly concentrating and driving while on the phone....doesn't mean I can't.

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Oh well, ain't you the best zap.

How many times have you cursed someone's bad driving, only to realise they are on the phone?
It happens to me a lot.

sparky wrote:

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zap wrote: *shrug*  I don't know if I"d go so far as to make a law.  Just because you might not be capable of safetly concentrating and driving while on the phone....doesn't mean I can't. Oh well, ain't you the best zap. How many times have you cursed someone's bad driving, only to realise they are on the phone? It happens to me a lot.

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Actually I notice the tags on the vehicle and there from Iowa. Enough said.  I try to stay away from those vehicles.

No one said they shouldn't get a pinch for being a destracted driver if they do something stupid.  But, if they can pay attention while on the phone and don't do anything wrong...why pinch them for just being on the phone?

That is why I said I personally wouldn't go so far as to make it a law.

I dont have a cell..I cant stand them

yes there should be laws agaist driving and talking/ dialing..

it has been proven that a person that is talking on the cell is as likely or more likely to be as harmful as one that is drunk.

tht said.....hands free is one thing, but diont talk with your hands. there was a guy drive about 6 months back. he STOPPED in the interscetion(with a green light) and was yelling and waving his hands) on the phone of course. Three people ran into to him for stopping in the middle of an interscection/ no traffic in front of him.

that was his fault of course too.

eltsacon wrote:

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 Well, I agree with zap,

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  OH MY fucking god!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

E-con agreees with zap

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(I am now fainting- or is that farting)

It was bound to happen sooner or later.

If only it happened earlier, I'd see it as a sign to buy a megamillions lottery ticket.

ROFLMAO!!!!! Now now.... I might be harsh but I'm honestly fair. Hell, even if plush came up with a good point I would agree with it! But,,, don't think I will have to worry about crossing that bridge! ROFLMAO

I can't speak for anyone else, but that did not escape me. It just isn't noteworthy.

I'm sorry. Is there another term for a person that fits in that scenario? To me, that whole thing was no different then someone putting their hand on a hot stove, yelling “ouch” pulling it off. Waiting 5 seconds and doing it again, and again…. Sorry, that’s an idiot!  Ever see the movie caveman? It’s stupid, but hilarious! Sometimes I picture some people in here wearing those fur cloths speaking, “zug-zug”, and” oull”. ROFLMAO.

-- Edited by eltsacon at 00:17, 2006-04-16