Driving and talking with a cell phone.

Not guilty! If my cell phone rings when I am driving then it has to wait. I don't respond. If I am expecting an urgent call then I pull over at the next convenient place and check who phoned and if necessary I call back. If it is a call that can wait until i reach my destination then I let it wait. Over her thre is even talk of banning smoking while driving. I smoke too but not when I have others in the car with me. I know that tolihjt up while driving means fiddling about with the packet and then the lighter and that means that I am distracted from what I should be doing. I guess we should only do one thing at a time in certain circumstances and driving is one of them.

Eating while driving cause 80% road accidents ,according to a study.Best thing is to obey the rules.If everybody start obeying the law, we all will be living in a better place.

Good morning Marg, I have alot of bad habits but thank goodness i don't have this one. I think people should be stopped from doing it. I don't understand why so many people are addicted to their cell phones. U meet very few people in their cars that aren't talking on the darn things. I have one but half the time or more i forget to take mine w/me. My son fusses at me for doing that because if i broke down somewhere i'm not able to walk very far & i do need to take it w/me, he's right [for a change, lol]. It is quite an addiction w/people , seems to me. hugs, jo

Just today I watched an episode of Oprah which was recorded back in January sometime and in the show she scolded a young woman who had the habit of texting or talking on her cell while driving; it was something this 22 year old did on a daily basis and Oprah reminded her quite firmly that this kind of behaviour has cost people their lives. I saw an UTube tribute a while ago of a young sixteen year old girl who was killed when her car veered off the road into a tree because she was texting while driving. In our city it is illegal to use a cell phone while driving a vehicle and if the Police catch drivers doing so they will be given a hefty fine and a loss of demerit points. My husband has a dilemma with his cell because he is a sales manager and most of his work is done in his car while he’s on the road. He uses a hands free which is legal but in my opinion can be just as dangerous because he is not focusing on the road as much as he should be while he is talking on the phone. Thank you for reminding everyone of the dangers of cell phones in cars. It is paramount that everyone takes note and lives will be kept safe for sure.

Here in Oregon, on January 1st, it became a law that we can't talk on a cell phone and drive, unless we use a hands free headset. I am for this law, as it is much saver. Before the law took affect, a lot of people would have a cell phone up to their ear driving, and I can't figure out how they could drive and talk when they need both hands on the wheel. I do have a bluetooth headset and I do use it when necessary, although I really don't get all that many calls that I need it when I am driving anyway. I am like diana, and that is if would ring, I just let it go and when I get where I am going then I cheeck to see who called and called them back if need be, otherwise, I won't as if it isn't an emergency, then they can call me back later. I really don't have that problem though where someone will call me while driving, but now that I have the headset, I am prepared in case it happens. Take care, and have a very good day.

all this attracts penalties here and i avoid them

I'm a pretty careful driver and while I am known to talk on the phone while driving, I pretty much only do it when I'm on a back road or during lower traffic time. I do agree that talking on the phone isn't the best thing to do while driving, but there are worse things, like texting or, as I've seen 3 times, READING!!! - not a text on the phone - no, once a magazine, once a newspaper (folded up pretty small like you would on a train) and once a paperback book! Now, I listen to books in the car - LISTEN to books mind you, but I saw this gal driving down the highway with a paperback book in her hand!

I used to drive and use my mobile phone at the same time. There was even a point that I text and drive. But later on I have realized that its really dangerous since it takes away our concentration and it is prone to accidents. I no longer do that, better to stop the habit early before it's to late. In fact, I have started a similar discussion here a months ago, about using the mobile phone while driving. Obviously, all who responded to the discussion consider it dangerous.

I had no choice but to change my bad habits, since it is now illegal here to drive using a cell phone. Not that that stops some people. I still see a lot of people on the phone anyway. I have a hands free device myself, but I seldom use it. I figure I have voice mail and I'll get to it when I can get to it.

Few things make me madder than seeing someone texting or talking on the cell phone when I am out driving. The laws are pretty strict in my area now and yet I don't think I am less of this going on. What is the matter with people? They are selfish, one-minded, jerks that only care for their own entertainment and do not care for anyone but themselves!!

Yes. It is definitely dangerous to do it. Each of us should be responsible enough when driving...

This is absolute no no for me and I hate those who does this. I have seen many time people on the road talking on cell phone while driving. This is such a big mistake peoples are doing. May be they have not been victim of this mistake but yes if they do not stop doing this, it may be other day for them. They think that its manageable but you never know when you lost your balance and became a victim of this. I do not do this and will argue you all NOT to do this for any reason. take your time, nothing can be that urgent when you have to drive and talk at the same time.

I guess it is okay if you are using hand-free or earphone while doing so but you need to have your other senses to be alert at all times to see any incoming traffic or passersby

Hello I believe its pretty dangerous indeed you dont need to know about any studies at all but the risk of ung your phone while driving is pretty much obvious thats why im hoping none of us will be trying such a dangerous thing at all.Some people say its just fine just make sure you will be able driving still. In the end when they got into an accident then thats the time that they will be sorry for not listening at all

I hate if anyone talks over phone while driving. It is not only dangerous for them but for other innocent lives too. If the call is urgent, let them stop the car or scooter on the road side, finish talking and then drive.

I think it should not be allowed to talk on the phone and drive. 9 out of 10 people I see driving talk on the phone. It's like am epidemic. I think they should get a ticket for it. i walk a lot and it's scary crossing the street be course people don't watch the road , they to busy talking and texting.

making phone calls while driving does not only pose great danger to the driver but also other drivers and passersby, it is very easy to make a mistake and cause terrible accidents while making phone calls and riving at the same time, even the fine one has to pay when caught is enough to scare one away

Hello Marguicha! HOw are you? Yes, I think it should be considered a crime and those caught doing that should serve time in jail so this crazy habit will stop. A lot of accidents have already happened because of this. They not only endanger themselves and those riding the vehicle but also people around. These people should be taught a lesson and it's about time that a law governing this should be enforced. I don't know in your country, but in our country, there is no such law here prohibiting drivers from using the cellphone while driving.

Yes.. I hate to see people driving and talking on cell phone. What irritates me the most, is that most people that are talking does not pay attention as they drive and slows traffic down. If people would stay the speed limit and drive that would be alright ,as long as they would keep their attention to the road and traffic. I am a Truck Driver and it really bothers me, because i am a professional Driver and sometime they pull in front of my truck and that is very dangerous. People doesn't realize how Trucks need extra time to stop and need to keep our distance to allow that time too stop.

although i think saying it is the same thing as drunk driving is a bit ridiculous, people do underestimate how dangerous it can be. they might say that its the same thing as drinking a coffee or eating a sandwich, but the difference is that you can set down a drink for a minute and drink only when necessary, whereas a phone is always right up against your head with your hand being used the entire time, rather than just when its safe. bluetooth's are easy and cheap and people who want to talk all the time should just get them.