1) Do you consider the time saved by multitasking behind the wheel vital to your carrer or livelihood?
no

2) In your opinion, is your ability to drive safely hampered by talking on the phone? Explain.
yes. I've seen many 1st hand instances where I'll follow a perfectly fine driver on the highway. Suddenly, there's a drastic change in their style. Speed slows, the car crosses lane lines, no turnsignals when moving ... I'll then pass the driver to notice, they're now on a phone.

3) Have you ever had a "near-miss" (or an accident) while driving and using your cellphone? If so, did you consider the cell-phone to be a contributory factor?
No. If I have to use my cellphone while driving, I make sure to concentrate harder on driving. I tend not to have full conversations and limit conversations to "yes" or "no"

4) What is your impression of the media's response to the issue of distracted driving?
Is the risk blown out of proportion?
No. I've seen studies where a person on their cellphone has the same reaction time as a drunk driver.

5) Are the current laws regulating the use of cell phones behind the wheel too strict, or is further legal action needed?
Cell phones should be banned when driving.