Originally Posted by TheOtherDave™
1) Do you consider the time saved by multitasking behind the wheel vital to your carrer or livelihood?
i dont consider it as "time saved". i answer it because it's my gf :happysad:
2) In your opinion, is your ability to drive safely hampered by talking on the phone? Explain.
honestly, during heavy traffic, i do find that being on the phone can be distracting and more difficult to judge nearby vehicle's speeds. other than that, in medium to light traffic, i feel that my peripheral awareness is pretty safe.
3) Have you ever had a "near-hit" (or an accident) while driving and using your cellphone? If so, did you consider the cell-phone to be a contributory factor?
refer to previous answer about heavy traffic.
4) What is your impression of the media's response to the issue of distracted driving?
Is the risk blown out of proportion?
no. because there are A LOT of idiots on the road who cant drive to begin with, regardless if theyre on the phone or not.
5) Are the current laws regulating the use of cell phones behind the wheel too strict, or is further legal action needed?
i think that a ticket should also be given to the driver in addition to the obvious traffic violation. if the driver did not commit a traffic violation, but the driver is driving either to slow or fast or unsteady and is on the phone, then the driver should be given a new "1 point unsafe driving" ticket.
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full name: Joeycaca M. Benz
age: 55
city: Stuttgart