In my opinion, it should be against the law to drive and talk on a phone at the same time. Many of us are so caught up in what we are talking about that we forget about driving, and that leads to accidents as well. We all need to have a phone, but use it at the proper time.
This is just my opinion, but I see it often on the roads -- people holding up the line because they are on the phone. No way. We need to do something. Anyone agree?
Natasha Jones
Greensboro
Comments (9)
take away make-up application first, then I'll talk.
Posted by James D. Rockefeller | June 22, 2005 5:42 AM
If you can't pay attention to the road, then you shouldn't be driving!!
Posted by Mark Griffith | June 22, 2005 8:10 AM
Well said, James D.
Let's outlaw make-up application, all types of sound systems, eating, drinking, reading, feeding the baby, having the dog on your lap, and the ever popular hair fixing.
Once done, I, too, will be available to talk about cell phone use while driving.
Posted by Mad Dog | June 22, 2005 8:17 AM
Don't forget reading!
Posted by dough | June 22, 2005 9:37 AM
I agree with all of you that all of those distractions you listed should be avoided. I think cellphones are another distraction that should be avoided while driving. I'm not into creating new laws so I want go that far. But if you care about yourself and others, then I think it makes sense to stop talking on the phone and driving at the same time.
My wife and I disagree on this subject. But when you are holding your own or someone else's dead child in your arm because you felt it necessary to have a casual conversation while driving, your perspective may change.
It may not be a law to not paint your fingernails and drive at the same time, but common sense and respect for others' lives should be the ideal.
Posted by truth | June 22, 2005 12:04 PM
What do you think caused crashes and deaths before cell phones?
Would you be happier if you were holding a dead child in your arms because someone was trying to change the radio dial, discipline a child, eat, put on makeup, read the newspaper, or pick their nose while driving?
The problem has always been there, cell phones are just one of many activites that threaten drivers on the road.
Posted by Ida Lapino | June 22, 2005 3:43 PM
Since cell phones without hands-free devices were outlawed in New York, studies are now showing that PDA's are the new hazard causing drivers to be distracted and increasing the liklihood of an accident.
I wonder if PDA's are going to be outlawed if they are in the front seat? ----While the open beer bottle between the driver's legs goes unnoticed.
Posted by Dvalin | June 22, 2005 4:58 PM
Ida Lapino,
I wouldn't be happier and I don't think I could have been more clear that all those distractions aren't worth such a tragic result.
I'm not picking on any individual action. I do have a cell-phone, BTW. For me, the hardest thing to do is not answer the phone when it rings while I'm driving. That is far easier than holding a dead child.
Just think of it this way. It may be your family member I'm holding.
Posted by truth | June 23, 2005 9:10 AM
"truth" send me those digits yo. LOL ;)
When I drive, I try not to talk on my phone, not because I'm too stupid to drive and talk at the same time, but because I choose not to do it.
I'm among the best "multi-taskers", and I'm intelligent enough to know where the "line" is.
Thank you, please drive through.
Posted by Lilly | June 24, 2005 7:41 PM