Let's go ahead and outlaw eating, drinking, and carrying on a conversation while driving then....

You know, some of your comments are well versed and thought out. This one is not one of those.

You know, some of your comments are well versed and thought out. This one is not one of those.

 

How so? The statistic said that distracted drivers are more likely to be involved in deadly wrecks, did it not?

 

When I drive and talk on the phone, my eyes never leave the road. When I talk to the person next to me, my eyes never leave the road. In both instances, I'm carrying on a conversation, what's the difference?

 

As far as eating and drinking while driving go, they are way more distracting than talking on a phone IMO. I don't eat while I drive, because frankly, I can't do so without taking my eyes off the road. Wouldn't you say that is every bit as distracting as someone who has their eyes on the road, but is carrying on a conversation?

How so? The statistic said that distracted drivers are more likely to be involved in deadly wrecks, did it not?

 

When I drive and talk on the phone, my eyes never leave the road. When I talk to the person next to me, my eyes never leave the road. In both instances, I'm carrying on a conversation, what's the difference?

 

As far as eating and drinking while driving go, they are way more distracting than talking on a phone IMO. I don't eat while I drive, because frankly, I can't do so without taking my eyes off the road. Wouldn't you say that is every bit as distracting as someone who has their eyes on the road, but is carrying on a conversation?

Perhaps you should delve into some statistics better. Driving with a phone requires a hand to hold it. I understand there are some hands free devices, that's a different animal. However, talking to a passenger with both hands available vs. holding a phone to your ear with one is just not comparable. Come on UKMF, you're smarter than that. Of course if you are able to drive with your eyes since they are both on the road, well, then this is a moot point.

Perhaps you should delve into some statistics better. Driving with a phone requires a hand to hold it. I understand there are some hands free devices, that's a different animal. However, talking to a passenger with both hands available vs. holding a phone to your ear with one is just not comparable. Come on UKMF, you're smarter than that. Of course if you are able to drive with your eyes since they are both on the road, well, then this is a moot point.

 

I don't know a single person that drives with both hands. Whether I'm driving alone, or talking on the phone, I never have more than one hand on the wheel.

I don't know a single person that drives with both hands. Whether I'm driving alone, or talking on the phone, I never have more than one hand on the wheel.

 

But it is an option. Holding a cell phone guarantees that you can only drive with one hand. Many people drive with just one hand, but I find it hard to believe that you never slide a second hand up to the wheel in bad weather, heavy traffic, maybe a possible dangerous situation.

I can drive with one knee, but I don't.

I don't know a single person that drives with both hands. Whether I'm driving alone, or talking on the phone, I never have more than one hand on the wheel.

Surely you are simply arguing for the sake of arguing now. Here, how's this? I think you're full of baloney if you say you have your eyes on the road at all times when on the phone. Unless yours is voice activated you at least have to stare at it long enough to dial or look up the #. So, there's falsehood #1. And for the record I don't care if you drive with one hand or any other appendage, if you have a phone, 2 hands aren't available. The trucker made a common, yet fatal mistake. We've all done it and anyone with sense knows it isn't as safe as not doing it. Good grief.:ohbrother:

 

I mean if you're gonna argue, really go off the chart. Obama's really white. Jim Schue likes Don Henley. Dusty Baker is smart.

Surely you are simply arguing for the sake of arguing now. Here, how's this? I think you're full of baloney if you say you have your eyes on the road at all times when on the phone. Unless yours is voice activated you at least have to stare at it long enough to dial or look up the #. So, there's falsehood #1. And for the record I don't care if you drive with one hand or any other appendage, if you have a phone, 2 hands aren't available. The trucker made a common, yet fatal mistake. We've all done it and anyone with sense knows it isn't as safe as not doing it. Good grief.:ohbrother:

 

I mean if you're gonna argue, really go off the chart. Obama's really white. Jim Schue likes Don Henley. Dusty Baker is smart.

 

First, I have an iphone, which has voice activated dialing, 2nd I have it sync'd to my car, so I can speak without a phone in either hand. Now please for the sake of ending this meaningless arguement, tell me how that is any different than me having a conversation with someone that is in the car? The answer, it's not.

UKMF, I was actually with you until the "no one drives with two hands" comment. I seldom DON'T have both hands on the wheel.

 

My phone and iPod are both synced to my car. I love it. You are right. It's just like talking to the person sitting in the seat next to me.

I admit it....I RARELY drive with one hand. I am the worst two-handed driver EVER! The only time I drive with two hands is in the rain or snow. And that's simply because I'm tense. I find that if I drive with two hands I weave. It's as if my hands are tugging the wheel in opposite directions.

Let's go ahead and outlaw eating, drinking, and carrying on a conversation while driving then....

 

Those activities don't require anywhere near as much concentration as a remote conversation does. It's more about your mind being engaged elswhere, rather than your hands or your teeth.

 

 

How is talking on a phone while driving any different than talking to someone sitting next to you or in the backseat?

 

 

Unless you're one of those people who must constantly look at the person they're speaking to, there's not really much comparison. Once again, I don't think anyone can say it's as difficult to speak to someone who is occupying the same space as you are, as opposed to speaking to someone who is coming from a tiny telephone or your car speakers.

 

If you really believe it's more dangerous to drive whilst changing the radio station, eating or talking to the passenger than it is to drive whilst talking on a cell phone\texting...then the truth of the matter is you have a serious mobile phone addiction and don't want to face it.

What a testament to forgiveness by those who knew the victims:

 

 

 

I can only hope I would feel the same if I were in that situation.

 

Not sure the pastor can speak for the surviving families about lawsuits. I wish I would feel the same way in those circumstances but I'm too vengeful.

I don't know a single person that drives with both hands. Whether I'm driving alone, or talking on the phone, I never have more than one hand on the wheel.

Well, that's another unsafe habit you have. Driving with both hands on the wheel is something you learn on the first day of driver's training.

Surely you are simply arguing for the sake of arguing now. Here, how's this? I think you're full of baloney if you say you have your eyes on the road at all times when on the phone.

And the physical act of holding the phone is only a part of the equation. WHen you are on the phone, your attention is necessarily drawn toward trying to understand and converse with the person on the phone. It's a dynamic not present in conversing with a person actually in the car.

I can drive with one knee, but I don't.

 

I do. Normally while I'm talking on the cell and eating my drive through McD's. I do it all the time. I've never put myself or others in a bad situation. It's all about concentration. When the time comes that I feel like I'm not concentrating on the road, that is when I will pull over.

 

I practice defensive driving techniques. Never tailgate, if someone tailgates me I give myself extra stopping distance. Always leave myself an out. Its all about how comfortable you are. You've got to be your own judge while on the road.