Question for those who talk on their cell phones when driving, why do you do it? WHY?

Question

I drive and I see people talk on their cell phones. I don't understand. Unless it is really an emergency, why can you just pull over to the side or call when you get to your destination? Don't you realize it is kind of a safety hazard.

Answer 1

I talk and drive all the time. I have never had a problem doing so, because I am able to focus on the road. It is no different than talking to a passenger in the vehicle.

As a matter of fact, talking to a passenger is more distracting, because you have a tendency to look at the person you are talking to, rather than the road.

Driving takes skill and concentration. Some people are able to drive safely, and talk on the phone, some can not. I am one who can.

I am able to get a lot more done by using my time in the car efficiently, than I can otherwise. I spend several hours a day behind the wheel, and would rather use that time efficiently!

Sorry if you do not like my answer, but until you have seen me have a problem with talking and driving (and you will not), do not try to control my (safe) actions!!

Answer 2

yeah. People are insane. I've even seen someone writing notes on their steering wheel while driving. They were weaving on an 8 lane high way. I hope it was REALLY important, so that when they kill someone, they can explain to the family that their love one didn't die in vain. Those directions to the pizza place were worth the 20 to life sentence for involuntary manslaughter.

Personally, I don't. Actually, I can't. I drive a manual transmission. I'm too busy trying to drive to answer a cell phone. If I answered my cell, someone really would die.

Answer 3

They do it because they are selfish and ignorant. They honestly believe they can "multi-task" safely. They really don't see the lives and property of others as more important than their "right" to order pizza or set up a date while driving. When they inevitably have an accident, they throw the phone on the floor of the car. Police officers investigating accidents have noted these phones, still on, but nobody admits to using them and most of the time there is not witness to accuse the driver of being distracted by the phone.

Answer 4

Some of us actually have the ability to chew gum and clap at the same time. We can also talk on a phone and drive competently too.

As a business man, I would not reach ANY destination if I had to stop for every call, so that's not an option.

Answer 5

I'll freely admit to talking on mine as well. I commute over an hour each way to my internship, and it's the only time I'm trapped in one spot long enough to have an opportunity to catch up with people I haven't talked to in awhile. If I'm on the phone, I stay in the right lane doing the speed limit and make a conscious effort to stay aware of everything in my surroundings... which is a lot more than I can say about other drivers I encounter who aren't even on their phone.

Answer 6

The only time I will talk on the phone is for somethingVERY important. I see others doing all kinds of things while they drive. They must not realize how bad they are driving while doing these things.

Answer 7

WELL I DO TALK ON MY CELL PHONE BUT I HAVE A EARPIECE. BUT TO ANSWER YOUR QUESTION I'M A BUSY PERSON BUT SOME PEOPLE JUST DO IT TO BE CLOOL.

Answer 8

yes, they're such a road hazard. then you pass them and they speed up just to cut you off and continue driving slowly and swerving and stuff they are so weird!!

Answer 9

LOL Just to upset you. I see you coming & I just hold it up to my ear like I am talking.