05-16-2007, 02:41 AM
[quote cbelt3]I have no issues talking and driving. When my attention is demanded, I say "Crap, hang on" and drive. I love my handsfree bluetooth.
The research says otherwise and has long supported JoeH's post. Hands free or not, the distraction exists. You may either be (a) an exception to that research result or (b) one of many who believe themselves to be an exception to that research result.
The fact is that laws like those regarding cell phone use while driving ought be based on factual scientific research. You (or anyone else) talking on a cellphone threatens me if I'm on the same highway. Not wearing your seatbelt or a helmet if on a motorcycle threatens only you. That's significant in my book.
The research says otherwise and has long supported JoeH's post. Hands free or not, the distraction exists. You may either be (a) an exception to that research result or (b) one of many who believe themselves to be an exception to that research result.
The fact is that laws like those regarding cell phone use while driving ought be based on factual scientific research. You (or anyone else) talking on a cellphone threatens me if I'm on the same highway. Not wearing your seatbelt or a helmet if on a motorcycle threatens only you. That's significant in my book.