Comments on: Should We Limit or Ban Cell Phones While Driving

By: wyomugs

wyomugs — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 01:31:59 +0000

Yes, but then, so does tuning in a radio, playing a CD, primping in the mirror, trying to follow written directions, dropping your cigarettes on the floor, rubbernecking, talking to passengers, eating/drinking, calming unruly kids/pets … and on and on.

There are so many things which can distract one’s attention, but life is full of distractions. What we must do is be able to limit such distractions or learn how to handle them when they come along.

Have a SAFE trip!
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By: K&C's Mommy

K&C's Mommy — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 01:29:59 +0000

I was told that it is like driving under the influence. I don't know about that. I think it can be a distraction. However, I view it as if you are talking to another person in the car. Depends on the driver I'd say.
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By: -Lucy-

-Lucy- — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 01:27:59 +0000

I believe it does. I do not text, nor talk on the phone while driving. Three of my high school friends have died from texting and talking on the phone. Two of them, it wasn’t their fault. Sad stories.

When you text/talk on the phone while driving, you aren’t completely focused on what you should be doing.

A vehicle is considered a deadly weapon. I think the human race has proved that now.
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By: Tim S

Tim S — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 01:25:59 +0000

Yes i think so
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By: H-man

H-man — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 01:23:59 +0000

Yes it seriously impairs your driving ability and numerous countries are banning hand held devices, you will need a hands free kit.
TXTing is downright stupidity to me and I think that should be a far greater crime.

I am surprised the laws are so slow to act on this one after all they have been around for years now.

You just need to look at what else goes on in cars to see that there are numerous other distractions that impede drivers ability.
Men shaving
Women adding make up.
Eating breakfast.
Reading the newspaper etc

With so much traffic on the roads and the peak hour bottle necks, it lulls one into a false sense that nothing can go wrong.
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By: The Knowledge Goddess

The Knowledge Goddess — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 01:21:59 +0000

Ban all texting & calls across the globe unless, you have a 911. Prevention, prevention,prevention.
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By: michael the computer geek!!!!!!!

michael the computer geek!!!!!!! — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 01:19:59 +0000

I think a little
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By: ~IT~

~IT~ — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 01:17:59 +0000

Anything which distracts one's concentration from driving techniques is DANGEROUS. I think it should be banned cause I tried talking, driving and watching out for other cars...geez how far does the mind have to stretch for us humans? ~
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By: Ben R

Ben R — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 01:15:59 +0000

of course it does. That's why its banned in England (where I'm from). You should never drive while using a phone.
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By: Dad

Dad — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 20:13:11 +0000

Does talking on the phone while driving limit your driving skills?
Just until today I got ran off the road by someone who was talking on her cell phone. She switched lanes without checking her mirrors and a brief look over the shoulder to ensure she was changing lanes safely… 3 months ago a lady ran into the back of my car in a traffic jam. She was texting at the moment and did not notice her car was in motion. I always try to avoid talking on the phone, not to mention texting, but recently I tried to DWT ( Drive While Texting) and the experience wasn’t pretty at all. While writing a short text message on my sidekick phone to a friend, I ran a stop light. It happened so fast that I couldn’t avoid it.

What about you: Does talking on the phone limit your driving skills, and do you feel talking on the phone while driving should be banned in all states?

Ask Mike ( an Answers Staff) recently posted a blog regarding DWT.

(Blog)
http://yanswersblog.com/index.php/archives/2008/11/14/ask-mike-driving-while-texting/

Thanks.
Dad