Originally Posted By: Shannow
Originally Posted By: 123Saab
Originally Posted By: Imp4
No. You should not take a call or be otherwise distracted while you drive.
Hands free voice controlled calling in a car is no more distracting than talking to a passenger.
Not true...
http://www.abc.net.au/science/articles/2008/12/01/2434193.htm
Passengers also have a view of the road and an understanding to be quiet when parking and in traffic.
Person on the other end of the phone doesn't and often tries to ramp up the conversation when you go quiet because you need to.
Assuming all passengers behave the same. A lot of factors in play here.
I have never felt distracted by a "normal" conversation in a car with hands-free phone capabilities.
But I also don't pick up a call in situations that require my full attention while driving such as merging to highways, passing, etc.
Just like I wouldn't chatter away to a passenger in that situation either. I'm good at ignoring people when needed.