1 edit | WHY NOT,simply Because of safety as we have all heard & see almost on a daily basis,when driving,for pleasure or business, its a full time job, The drivers mind MUST stay on driving,
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HOW many young drivers have been involved in accident,they or their friends injured or killed,because the driver was trying to text a message while driving.
Remember when car companies thought it would be a good idea to place a tv in the front panel of a car.
look at how many accidents their are because someone was talking on cell phone,while driving.
No think the gov't (city,state,fed'l) will put the brakes on this idea real fast,if a car maker tries to add (this optional) equipment to a car.
The GPS system, sound system, phone calls and yes, wireless Internet, are all incorporated into one computer screen inserted into the dashboard of the car. Sounds ideal - so why aren’t car companies making this a standard option? They’re trying to; however, there is a concern for safety regulations
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 removedPremium,VIP
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kudos:36 | I text message while driving all the time -- no accidents yet. This sounds to me like a lot of the usual "government nanny" nonsense. As a matter of fact, I'm making this post via my Smartphone while driving down I-45. See you guys at the beach! 
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3 edits | a perfect example (of pure ?) at its finest just what I and other safe drivers were commenting on
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 MarkyDPremium
join:2002-08-20
Oklahoma City, OK | reply to removed
why stop at texting? I'm driving down I-40 right now....fap fap fap
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 sporkmedrop the crantini and move it, sisterPremium,MVM
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said by removed:I text message while driving all the time -- no accidents yet. Thanks for endangering your fellow citizens on the road. You rule. Your txts are very important, and if someone has to die so you can LOL WTFBBQ to your buddies, tough shit for them, eh?
People with your "I'll do what I want!" (use the cartman voice when you say that), ARE the reason for the "nanny government" as you call it. Adults shouldn't need nannies, but it's always the few not-so-bright or just plain selfish that bring on the nannying.
Christ, I don't even talk on the cell when I'm driving, what could really be so important that you can't wait until you're at your destination? |
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kudos:36 | reply to whocares0
said by whocares0:a perfect example of ? just what I and other safe drivers were commenting on I thought you didn't drive?
Anyway, I believe my texting and driving is very safe. I haven't had accidents or close calls yet, so I don't see what the big deal is, and I don't plan on stopping anytime soon. |
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said by sporkme:said by removed:I text message while driving all the time -- no accidents yet. Thanks for endangering your fellow citizens on the road. You rule. Your txts are very important, and if someone has to die so you can LOL WTFBBQ to your buddies, tough shit for them, eh? Sporkme well said,and you hear the conversation when this particular driver is asked how did the accident happen,
""oh i was texting or talking on the phone,and this dam semi, car or van pulled out in front of me,""
I was almost hit,pedestrian because some dam fool was talking on his cell phone,& ran a red light wanting to make a left turn,.
so everyone make sure your carrying a pen with you, because if the fool was talking or texting on a phone at the time of the accident,
it's doubtful they are going to wait around for a police officer to show up,(ie least you can get his tag #)
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 MikePremium,Mod
join:2000-09-17
Pittsburgh, PA | reply to sporkme
I wish I could link the boondocks cartoon about how stupid text messaging in general is. |
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 woody7Premium
join:2000-10-13
Torrance, CA | reply to removed
Re: WHY NOT,simply Because of safety The first thing I would ask my lawyer would be to subpoena the phone records of the person that hit me, to see if they were on the phone,if so, that would make a great lawsuit. That is how you stop knuckleheads from doing this while driving. I don't care what anyone says, there is no need to use the phone while driving, especially in the city and during peak drive times. Just fuc%ing pull over!!Peace 
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 MattAll noise, no signal.Premium
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Jamestown, NC
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said by removed:said by whocares0:a perfect example of ? just what I and other safe drivers were commenting on I thought you didn't drive? Anyway, I believe my texting and driving is very safe. I haven't had accidents or close calls yet, so I don't see what the big deal is, and I don't plan on stopping anytime soon. I drink and drive all the time. Hey, I haven't had an accident or killed anyone yet ... must be safe. Idiot.
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said by removed:Anyway, I believe my texting and driving is very safe. I haven't had accidents or close calls yet, so I don't see what the big deal is, and I don't plan on stopping anytime soon. I haven't lost at Russian Roulette yet. Guess that means it's totally safe.
...and yeah, you'll stop. Either by common sense, or by inevitably hitting other people/property while engaged in the practice. Plus, I'm sure texting while driving qualifies as "at fault" in an accident, regardless of your surroundings. Its equally as reckless as DUI or driving double the speed limit. |
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ThalerPremium
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Los Angeles, CA
kudos:3 | reply to woody7
Or simply call the guy. There are many hands-free solutions for phone calls these days. We have these in our cars, and it's no more distracting to the driver as having someone sitting in the passenger seat. |
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It's already illegal to drive and talk on a cell phone (without a headset) in some states such as CT.
Why do they still let certain elderly or otherwise impaired people drive. It's the same thing. Just because you got your license 80 years ago doesn't mean it is still safe to have you on the road. |
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| said by maxpower:Why do they still let certain elderly or otherwise impaired people drive. It's the same thing. Just because you got your license 80 years ago doesn't mean it is still safe to have you on the road. Most (if not all) states have stipulations that kick in during the "golden year" range. Usually, elderly drivers need to additionally check in every X numbers of years for a drivers test, just to see if they're good to go.
Just because you're old or disabled doesn't necessarily make you a dangerous driver. The sheer act of texting takes your focus of attention off the road, and anyone driving blind is a hazard to everyone on the road. |
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MikePremium,Mod
join:2000-09-17
Pittsburgh, PA | Should have to retake the written test every 10 years.
That'll cut down on gas usage. |
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 robs440Premium
join:2003-06-26
Orlando, FL | reply to removed
said by removed:I text message while driving all the time -- no accidents yet. This sounds to me like a lot of the usual "government nanny" nonsense. As a matter of fact, I'm making this post via my Smartphone while driving down I-45. See you guys at the beach! thanks....i wont drive near there. |
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Most (if not all) states have stipulations that kick in during the "golden year" range. Usually, elderly drivers need to additionally check in every X numbers of years for a drivers test, just to see if they're good to go.
Not trying to argue but I have never seen or heard of any state doing that. Any examples? I have never heard of this.
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Just because you're old or disabled doesn't necessarily make you a dangerous driver. The sheer act of texting takes your focus of attention off the road, and anyone driving blind is a hazard to everyone on the road.
I agree with you 100% but doesn't changing the radio station present the same hazard? |
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said by removed:I text message while driving all the time -- no accidents yet. This sounds to me like a lot of the usual "government nanny" nonsense. As a matter of fact, I'm making this post via my Smartphone while driving down I-45. See you guys at the beach! Your also taking into account that everybody is the same. I know a few people that should of never been allowed to drive as everything thing they do that takes their eyes off the road causes them an accident. Some people just are not as coordinated as others. The fact still remains though that it takes a split second to wind up in an accident, and if that particular second your eyes are on your text message your screwed. I for one would personally get out of the car and beat you if you hit me due to using that phone of yours, if I could still walk.
As far as the elderly people driving some are ok and some are not. I think they should have to go through some sort of reflex test as alot of elderly people tend to get slow in their old age and can not react as quick as someone younger. The thing I hate the most are the elderly who think they are driving fast enough at idle, really gets annoying and I have never seen anyone get pulled over for that which is just as hazardous as someone driving too fast.
Carputers are going too open a whole new can of worms when they become mainstream. I am sure they are cool for having kids in the car to keep them occupied, but when people start doing the obvious and watching tv shows or movies, and playing games or surfing the net while driving, the shits gonna hit the fan a whole lot worse. Not to mention, I can see the thieves coming out too play alot more like when big car stereos got real popular. I for one couldn't imagine spending enough time in my car on a daily basis to justify getting one. I think that the only way that the carputer should be usable for anythig more then music shoulf be if it is at a complete stop like was said earlier. |
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