1) Do you consider the time saved by multitasking behind the wheel vital to your carrer or livelihood?

No, when I'm in my car it's leisure time.

2) In your opinion, is your ability to drive safely hampered by talking on the phone? Explain.

No. Even driving a 5 speed, I have complete control of the car starting from a stop, shifting, and at high speed on the freeway.

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?

Yes I've had a near-hit, but it was someone else who would have hit me while I was on the phone.

4) What is your impression of the media's response to the issue of distracted driving?
Is the risk blown out of proportion?

The risk is not blown out of proportion, some people are obviously distracted while using a cell phone.

5) Are the current laws regulating the use of cell phones behind the wheel too strict, or is further legal action needed?

I don't think there should be restrictions on cell phone use in the car. However, I think there should be *some* sort of penalty if you cause an accident while on a cell phone.

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Brett Townley, 23
Temecula, CA