what are some good points on each side of the argument
2007-03-26 12:57:43 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Safety
Should be banned since too many people can't seem to master each one individually... driving or using the phone, so combining them at the same time is just not going to work well. I would concede that a hands free voice activated BlueTooth device is acceptable, using your BlackBerry to check and send e-mail or text messages via phone, not acceptable.... I was cut off at least 6 times and saw 5 near accidents today while at work.... all involving at least one party fiddling with the phone. I drive a tractor trailer and work in Florida where the speed limit is 70Mph... most people try to go about 80-85 and it is VERY congested, hang up and drive, get to where you are going and remember someone needs you!!!
2007-03-26 13:12:57 · answer #1 · answered by Porterhouse 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-08-30 01:12:04 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There can be little doubt that cell phone conversation while driving is distracting and contributes to accidents. It endangers the safety of the talker and all those he encounters/obsrtucts on the streets and highways. Many accidents have been directly attributed to cell phone conversation and the distracted driving occasioned by it.
I can think of no good reason to support cell phone conversation while driving except in the very gravest of emergency, as when transporting someone to hospital and the need for advance notice of arrival.
For ordinary conversation, no matter how pressed for time, one needs to find a safe place, pull over and then make the call. Next time, make your call before departure, or allow time for the anticipated pull over phone call in route. Haste makes waste---and this form of multi-tasking arises from haste. And the waste may be of lives, possibly that of the caller.
2007-03-26 13:23:57 · answer #3 · answered by CuriousSam 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Here in the UK they already are banned whilst driving (to use one you must be stationary and have the engine switched off or you get a fine and your licence gets endorsed The only excuse for using one whilst driving is in an emergency situation. If you are using one then you cannot give full attention to your driving unless it is hands free
2007-03-26 13:12:07 · answer #4 · answered by vikingbonesuk 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
they should be banned because they are a distraction and very hazardous to people on the roads!
2007-03-26 13:05:11 · answer #5 · answered by Samantha 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
NO HANDHELD CELL PHONES WHILE DRIVING!!!
2007-03-26 13:17:27 · answer #6 · answered by malemute1 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋