tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29955732.post1329349892432055822..comments2024-03-01T04:58:03.785-05:00Comments on Doctor Anonymous: Nationwide Cell Phone Ban While Driving?Dr. Ahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05207266669522973903noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29955732.post-90048506932016872522009-09-28T21:10:23.173-04:002009-09-28T21:10:23.173-04:00In the moments before a crash or near crash, drive...In the moments before a crash or near crash, drivers typically spend nearly five seconds looking at their mobil devices — enough time at typical highway speeds to cover more than the length of a football field. Now that's pretty dangerous.Ajlounyhttp://www.nyautoaccidentlaw.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29955732.post-79139349517014202342009-01-16T01:29:00.000-05:002009-01-16T01:29:00.000-05:00After driving around someone who isnt paying atten...After driving around someone who isnt paying attention because they are on the phone, my response would probably be-YES! But...inside I know I really hate to see when things like this get legislated...things where if people just used their common sense (not texting while driving-not fiddling with cell phone) we would not need the law in the first place.Muddyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12029171822020331268noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29955732.post-6240054263280768162009-01-13T03:49:00.000-05:002009-01-13T03:49:00.000-05:00I think there's a study out there that shows it's ...I think there's a study out there that shows it's not that you're using your hands to hold the cell phone while driving that impedes your ability to react to potentially dangerous traffic situations, but that your attention is diverted away from the road. Using a hands free to talk to someone while driving with both hands on the wheel still means that attention that should be on the road is diverted to your cell phone conversation.<BR/><BR/>However, they found that when passengers are in the car and talking to the driver, the danger of an accident is not as high as when you're on a cell phone conversation, probably because your passenger knows when to be quiet in a tense traffic situation.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29955732.post-44133717228671446352009-01-12T19:32:00.000-05:002009-01-12T19:32:00.000-05:00I would agree that maybe it was too extreme a meas...I would agree that maybe it was too extreme a measure. But the issue has been needing addressed for quite some time now.<BR/>Safety is being compromised all too often.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29955732.post-28787994718774502312009-01-12T15:52:00.000-05:002009-01-12T15:52:00.000-05:00Next they're going to want to ban talking to passe...Next they're going to want to ban talking to passengers in the car, singing along with the radio, fiddling with the temperature controls, scratching an itch, and anything else deemed a "driver distraction." It's too much!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29955732.post-32083497342699797522009-01-12T08:42:00.000-05:002009-01-12T08:42:00.000-05:00Before you know it the traffic cams will be making...Before you know it the traffic cams will be making us keep our hands at 10 and 2. <BR/><BR/>Personally I think a hands free device is fine. It really isn't any different than chatting with your passenger. <BR/><BR/>Ironically I have threatened my kids for using their phones when driving....then one busted me for calling him while he was driving...that led to me telling him he shouldn't have answered....hey a Mom is always right. Right?<BR/><BR/>We have had 2 teens killed (in separate accidents) in our area in the last year . There was undeniable evidence they were texting while driving. Such a sad and unnecessary loss for those families.OHNhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03856294075428012923noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29955732.post-89007997377986101022009-01-12T08:04:00.000-05:002009-01-12T08:04:00.000-05:00I saw a girl on the road the other day talking on ...I saw a girl on the road the other day talking on her cell phone AND doing her hair up in a bun at the same time! I don't know how she managed to steer with all that going on, but I'll admit, I laughed. I wasn't shocked and appauled. I was amused. First at the notion that she thought she could actually do a bun with one hand free, and second at the sight of her trying to do it! So funny. She should've taken care of that mess at a stoplight.Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04470155768211892164noreply@blogger.com