How do you feel about people who use their cell phones while driving?
By RealIolo
@RealIolo (1854)
United States
14 responses
@dragonden (277)
• Canada
18 Nov 06
My husband and i work in a hospital and we see the effects of this practice and to us, this is not a very wise thing to do. The only way to use their cell phones is to just pull over to the side of the road and use it then.
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@RealIolo (1854)
• United States
19 Nov 06
This is what I like to hear. We had an accident in our city recently involving a young person who was texting another person while driving and hit a bicyclist. Now that must have been one important text message! I appreciate you participation in my discussion and hope that people who need to be encouraged to stop with the gadgets and focus on driving read and heed.
@happygal68 (3275)
• United States
29 Oct 06
It can be very dangerous. You are concentrating more on what is being said on the phone than watching out for other drivers or obstacles that my be in the way of your car.
I have noticed ppl here in PA, where I live, that pull of on the side of the road and have the phone up to there ear. Guess here they are a little more aware of the dangers of talking on a cell while driving.
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@RealIolo (1854)
• United States
29 Oct 06
That is what I do. I am scared to take my eyes off the road long enough to dial or answer. Even if you wait till you are at a stop light you can end up being the one people are honking at because the light changed and you are still sitting playing with the phone.
Thank you for responding.
@TrinityRose (462)
• United States
18 Nov 06
The only safe way for a person to drive with a cell phone is if they have an earpiece headset or one of those bluetooth headsets. That way they can keep both hands on the wheel.
@euniceeleanor (5967)
• Singapore
12 Nov 06
I have to agree that it's not good to talk on the cell phones while driving, but i'm guilty...i do that sometimes. I just dont like it when there's some people who talk on their phone and drove at a speed so slow, that they dont notice a long long line behind them. I hate it when people talked on their cell phone in the cinema loudly, without considering about others who want to watch the show in peace!
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@dandungsugiharto (883)
• Greece
18 Nov 06
i don't like it. They make risks for themselves. Is it worthed? I mean time they waste for just stop & receive the call comparing with risk they'll get if they keep on call while they driving?
@achilles7 (1276)
• India
28 Oct 06
It is dangerous and against traffic rules.We must avoid using cell phones while driving.
@bettafish (352)
• Singapore
28 Oct 06
It is dangerous because the driver will be distracted while he/she is driving, especially in the city or highways. It is against the law in Singapore and it carries a heavy fine. But is is legal to have an ear piece connected to your cell phone and you can talk as you drive.
@lilaclady (28207)
• Australia
28 Oct 06
Yes it is dangerous, I have even seen people turning corners with the phone up to their ear...how stupid is that.....
@RealIolo (1854)
• United States
29 Oct 06
I see that all the time... and they have a cigerette in the hand they are steering with. Then they are putting on makeup at the stoplight and sit there till people honk when the light turns green.
I just wish people would STAY FOCUSED ON DRIVING if you are behind the wheel!
@tammytwo (4298)
• United States
29 Oct 06
If they can drive while doing it fine. If not they need to pull over and talk or hang up. I do fine if I am on the phone, but I don't talk on the phone while driving unless I have to, I don't just chat with friends while driving.
@RealIolo (1854)
• United States
29 Oct 06
But most can't drive fine while using the phone. I appreciate those who at least use a headset but even then if they are talking to someone on the phone, their thoughts are on the conversation when they should be FOCUSED on the job of operating the vehicle. I don't even like to be talked to too much by passengers when I am driving. It isn't so bad to talk to passengers on the interstate where things don't change as much or as fast but in town it is unwise. Too many things going on. Like that intoxicated person who is oblivious to the traffic and crossing the street to get to the another bar.
Thank you for responding.
@subhashreerath (785)
• India
28 Oct 06
it is advisable to all that they should not use the cell phone at the time of draving.
at the time of charging ur cell phone u should not use it.
@senani (2)
• Sri Lanka
28 Oct 06
i think its very dengerous, it not only puting the person using it in denger but other third innocent parties who travells along the road.
it should not be allowed at any piont,
pls take your vehicle off the road, and then answer, you and others all are safe.
@euniceeleanor (5967)
• Singapore
12 Nov 06
I have to agree that it's not good to talk on the cell phones while driving, but i'm guilty...i do that sometimes. I just dont like it when there's some people who talk on their phone and drove at a speed so slow, that they dont notice a long long line behind them. I hate it when people talked on their cell phone in the cinema loudly, without considering about others who want to watch the show in peace!
