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When they call and you're aware that they're driving, say, "I'm happy to know that you're thinking of me, but I can hear that you're in the car. I'm concerned about our conversation being a distraction and endangering you while you're driving. Please call me when you arrive safely at your destination, so we can catch up. Talk to you soon!" Then, hang up. They'll get the message.
I particularly hate it when I get these calls during work from customers. Because most of the time I can't hear them clearly AND they usually don't have information in front of them that I need.
The radio is off, the windows are up, I don't talk on speaker phone, I don't yell at traffic. Considering he cuts the call short when he calls me and i'm at the house because of the noise, but has never done so in the car, I don't worry about it. If it were an issue, he would definitely say it. We get to talk only once a week.
At this point, I can say never. I consider myself to be an excellent defensive driver, even while on the phone. I never assume those sharing the road with me are. So, as long as it's legal to do so, and the people I call seem happy to hear from me, I'll continue to use that 4 hour drive to catch up.
The new law in Colorado, effective December 01, 2009, bans the use of cell phones for drivers under the age of 18 at all times. In addition texting, emailing and twittering are banned for all drivers (House Bill 09-1094, 2009).
Cell phone use is permitted in the case of emergencies.
Emergencies are defined as when a person (House Bill 09-1094, 2009):
* Has reason to fear for his or her life
* Believes that a criminal act may occur to oneself or another
* Reports a fire, traffic accident, road hazards, medical or hazardous materials
* Reports a person driving in a reckless, careless or unsafe manner.
I don't talk on the phone in my car, even with a hands-free device. At one time I was more lax, but when I became aware that my children were watching and learning, I started muting my phone and leaving it my bag on the floor behind the passenger seat. It is accessible for the emergencies listed above, but otherwise it's out of sight, out of mind.
At this point, I can say never. I consider myself to be an excellent defensive driver, even while on the phone. I never assume those sharing the road with me are. So, as long as it's legal to do so, and the people I call seem happy to hear from me, I'll continue to use that 4 hour drive to catch up.
NO ONE is an "excellent defensive driver, even while on the phone". Anyone who says this is fooling themselves. Being on the phone automatically decreases both your attention span and your reaction time. Science and research have already proven this beyond a shadow of a doubt.
NO ONE is an "excellent defensive driver, even while on the phone". Anyone who says this is fooling themselves. Being on the phone automatically decreases both your attention span and your reaction time. Science and research have already proven this beyond a shadow of a doubt.
Don't care what science and research says. I only need to go by my impeccable driving record. Science and research will also include those easily distracted. I am not. When it becomes illegal to do so, I'll stop. Until then, nobody shall change my mind, because it works for me. I completely zone out while driving long distances, unless I am forced to pay attention. Knowing I'm on the phone, and will be held under extra scrutiny should an accident occur, makes me hyper-aware of the others on the road.
Don't care what science and research says. I only need to go by my impeccable driving record. Science and research will also include those easily distracted. I am not. When it becomes illegal to do so, I'll stop. Until then, nobody shall change my mind, because it works for me. I completely zone out while driving long distances, unless I am forced to pay attention. Knowing I'm on the phone, and will be held under extra scrutiny should an accident occur, makes me hyper-aware of the others on the road.
Your attitude is exactly why we need MUCH stricter laws against driving while talking on the phone. There are so many people out there who, like you, think that it's only OTHERS that get distracted. "Not me!". Well, sorry to tell you but you are just as distracted while on the phone as everyone else. The facts prove it. And, it appears, only stricter laws will protect the rest of us on the road from those who are too selfish to behave responsibly.
At this point, I can say never. I consider myself to be an excellent defensive driver, even while on the phone. I never assume those sharing the road with me are. So, as long as it's legal to do so, and the people I call seem happy to hear from me, I'll continue to use that 4 hour drive to catch up.
Well, good luck to you and good luck to the folks whose lives depend on you paying attention.
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