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Should all cities ban cell phones while driving?
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Got no problem with it here... As much driving as I do and calls I get or make durring the day, I can definityl see the danger... Personally, since I got my handsfree, I dont even like to pick up the handset while driving anymore since its such a distraction.. I would like to see more attention payed to drivers actions while driving than seatbelts... Here in Atlanta, you regularly see someone driving while applying make up, reading the newspaper(or book), talking on the phone, or whatever...
frank29
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</font><font color="blue" class="small">( Should all cities ban cell phones while driving?)</font>My thinking on this subject is rather fluid. While cell phones are ubiquitous and can cause problems, there are many situations that can cause problems when driving. Do we really need laws specifically targeted to each problem?
Outlaw smoking in cars. Losing the ember is quite a distraction. Don't ask me how I know.
Changing radio channels can cause a problem if you look down at just the wrong time. Don't ask me how I know.
Eating a Whopper can be dangerous. Driving home from work while tired is bad. Again, don't ask how I know.
Things I have noticed others doing include reading (on the highway!), consulting maps and kissing. Women applying makeup. Writing notes.
Outlaw smoking in cars. Losing the ember is quite a distraction. Don't ask me how I know.
Changing radio channels can cause a problem if you look down at just the wrong time. Don't ask me how I know.
Eating a Whopper can be dangerous. Driving home from work while tired is bad. Again, don't ask how I know.
Things I have noticed others doing include reading (on the highway!), consulting maps and kissing. Women applying makeup. Writing notes.
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One of the few consistancies I've noticed while driving is that when you come up behind a car that is going well under the speed limit, that person is on the phone. Doesn't matter if it's a 5 lane freeway or a country road, they are highly distracted and causing problems for others.
No other legal actity in a car seems to have this same effect on people, and what's really bad is they have no idea of what's going on. I bet every person who's distracted on the phone and causeing traffic to back up isn't even aware of it.
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No other legal actity in a car seems to have this same effect on people, and what's really bad is they have no idea of what's going on. I bet every person who's distracted on the phone and causeing traffic to back up isn't even aware of it.
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NH enacted a law pertaining to "distracted driving" a few years ago. I'm not sure how often it's used or how effective it's been.
Prior to a couple of days of rain, we had some very dry conditions with brush fires in the news on tv, radio and in the paper, yet I see people (many) throwing lit cigarettes out there car window all the time. It doesn't seem that we've been able to acheive any more common sense, higher intelligence or a greater sense of awareness through legislation. Though they never stop trying.
Prior to a couple of days of rain, we had some very dry conditions with brush fires in the news on tv, radio and in the paper, yet I see people (many) throwing lit cigarettes out there car window all the time. It doesn't seem that we've been able to acheive any more common sense, higher intelligence or a greater sense of awareness through legislation. Though they never stop trying.
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</font><font color="blue" class="small">( I see people (many) throwing lit cigarettes out there car window )</font>
I too see this all the time, but I have only ever seen one brush fire beside the highway. Not saying it's right, just making the observation.
I believe that we should endeavor to enforce the laws already on the books instead of making up new ones that will only be enforced until it's out of the headlines.
I too see this all the time, but I have only ever seen one brush fire beside the highway. Not saying it's right, just making the observation.
I believe that we should endeavor to enforce the laws already on the books instead of making up new ones that will only be enforced until it's out of the headlines.
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<font color="blue">( I see people (many) throwing lit cigarettes out there car window all the time. ) </font>
How can some people be such pigs? My drive to/from work each day, I must see this happen 5-10 times. When I finish a can of soda, I don't just throw my can out the window.
I would love to hear from a smoker who thinks throwing their butts out the window (or on the sidewalk, etc.) is ok, and their reasons why they think so. Who knows, maybe they just throw their butts on the floor at home too.
How can some people be such pigs? My drive to/from work each day, I must see this happen 5-10 times. When I finish a can of soda, I don't just throw my can out the window.
I would love to hear from a smoker who thinks throwing their butts out the window (or on the sidewalk, etc.) is ok, and their reasons why they think so. Who knows, maybe they just throw their butts on the floor at home too.
flwiii
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Yes, I agree, there are many ways to be distracted while driving. Cell phones aren't the only culprits.
Maybe they could do like I think Japan has done. They have developed jamming systems in areas that they don't want cell phone use. When you enter these areas, you cell phone won't work. Seems a little abrupt, but it works.
<font color="red"> Oh by the way, I also am anxiously awaiting the next random question from Terry43 </font>
Maybe they could do like I think Japan has done. They have developed jamming systems in areas that they don't want cell phone use. When you enter these areas, you cell phone won't work. Seems a little abrupt, but it works.
<font color="red"> Oh by the way, I also am anxiously awaiting the next random question from Terry43 </font>
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</font><font color="blue" class="small">( <font color="red"> Oh by the way, I also am anxiously awaiting the next random question from Terry43 </font> )</font>L.O.L. After the second such comment, I had to do a little research. Now I understand.
To quote a sitcom, not that's there's anything wrong with that.
End hijack. Now back to our normally scheduled program about cell phones......
To quote a sitcom, not that's there's anything wrong with that.
End hijack. Now back to our normally scheduled program about cell phones......