When I see the driver's head in front of the rear view mirror as opposed to behind the steering wheel, I think he may be distracted.
What makes you think the guy driving in front of you isn't paying attention?
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Could have been the newspaper that was unfolded out across the steering wheel
. I've seen the same guy a couple of times doing this during the morning commute on the interstate. Geez, I'd love to take the newspaper from him, roll it up and beat him silly with it!
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I don't mind the eaters. That's not too bad. One can drive and chew at the same time.
The telltale hand cocked to the ear is the number 1 irritant to me. I can not for the life of me understand why people can have some much to communicate with a cellphone. I don't have that much to say to anyone.
Try taking a call while you're playing a game of solitare on the computer. Your mind is just like windows. One of the two tasks will be operated in the "background". Since I see so many people thoroughly into their conversaions ...I have to conclude that the driving takes a "back seat".
The telltale hand cocked to the ear is the number 1 irritant to me. I can not for the life of me understand why people can have some much to communicate with a cellphone. I don't have that much to say to anyone.
Try taking a call while you're playing a game of solitare on the computer. Your mind is just like windows. One of the two tasks will be operated in the "background". Since I see so many people thoroughly into their conversaions ...I have to conclude that the driving takes a "back seat".
Some people barely have enough CPU cycles for driving, let alone for driving AND talking.
when he is still sitting there long after the light is green. &^%$#@#(*&^@#$)(*&^@$
When I can make a right turn on RED, I get a kick out of going around the guy at the light who's on another planet. I look in the rear view mirror and now he's behind me!
And that's why talking on a mobile without an in-car kit is now illegal. Too many crashes caused by inattention.
Even talking with a hands-off phone doesn't cut it. The act of talking, by whatever mechanism, is the distraction. Multi-tasking at a desk, where you can stop for a moment is one thing...driving is a whole 'nother can of worms. If it's important, pull over. If it ain't life or death, tell them to call back later, so it doesn't become life or death. (This rant is now concluded. Normal programming will resume in just a moment)
My boss has a "hands free" phone.
It's scary as h3ll driving down the Bells Line of Road, when he decides to call someone, ducks his head down beneath the dash, and tries to dial a number so that he can sit upright and tell how wonderful the hands free kit is.
It's scary as h3ll driving down the Bells Line of Road, when he decides to call someone, ducks his head down beneath the dash, and tries to dial a number so that he can sit upright and tell how wonderful the hands free kit is.
As a freedom loving SOB, I'm about to jump on the no cells while driving bandwagon. I could give a sh$t if they kill themselves but they are starting to endanger my family!!!
It is 100% amazing the number of people with cell phones while driving.....I drive all two laners to/from work, at 60 mph....so you see up close and personal the people coming at you. It's not unusual to see 5-6 people in a row with phones!!!!
I gotta think the sexy 18 yo with phone ayacking is not talking to her broker or guiding a heart surgery......
It is 100% amazing the number of people with cell phones while driving.....I drive all two laners to/from work, at 60 mph....so you see up close and personal the people coming at you. It's not unusual to see 5-6 people in a row with phones!!!!
I gotta think the sexy 18 yo with phone ayacking is not talking to her broker or guiding a heart surgery......
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So's speeding and seat belt use. Does it stop most people?
I just can't get over how integrated the cell phone is in some peoples lives. Not salespersons, managers, service personnel, etc ..they kinda make sense ....but I can't for the life of me think of a thing to say to someone while I'm checking out at the supermarket, walking around WallMart (aside from "which one of these do you want"), or standing in line at the convenience store and especially when I'm tooling down the road at suburban/highway speeds. I mean this isn't a "Do you want me to pick up a pizza on the way home?" type conversations. This is a full blown yuk-a-yak with facial distortions and "antimated" body reponses. I just don't get it.
Both my wife and I have had them since the semi fledgling days of cell phones. I'm got an NEC (very expensive) anolog, a cheap bag phone, a Motorola flip phone, several evolutions of digital ..and yet until we had to (reluctantly for me) distribute them to the two youngest children for "command and control" purposes (after school activities) ..never had a real use for them outside of vacations and very rare emergencies.
I can't tell you how many times I've observed people (mostly women), get in a parked car, start it, drive and then dial their cell phone. ***, they couldn't make that call before commencing their trip?
You guys are making way too much sense this morning.....something is goofy.
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I don't have a cell phone, and I don't want one. I don't want people to call me! I'm busy posting!
I support technology that incpacitates all drivers* who make or take calls while driving a soon as they stop.
*except law enforcement, doctors, and mobile hookers (
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I support technology that incpacitates all drivers* who make or take calls while driving a soon as they stop.
*except law enforcement, doctors, and mobile hookers (
Yep, I see this every day here at work when I'm leaving the building. People walk out of work and on the way to their car are already dialing the phone. Then they drive out of the lot, cell phone at the ear yaking away. JUST STAY AT YOUR DESK ANOTHER 5 MINUTES FOR CRYING OUT LOUD AND MAKE THE CALL THERE! This really irks me!
While I'm on a rant....does anyone else have the impression that a lot of people are just plain impolite in their use of cell phones? I mean I really don't need to hear other people talking about their private lives and air their dirty laundry while standing in line at the supermarket. Yet this happens all the time with no consideration for the people around them. My kids don't need to hear, in explicit detail, the wild time someone had with their new boyfriend or girlfiend while we're standing in line at the local Dairy Queen.
Common courtesy and decency is almost as common as common sense these days.
End of rant.
I live across the street from a church with a private school. I have been struck by the close correlation between cell phone usage and the combination of income and good looks. Put more simply, if you see a good looking women in an expensive SUV, probably nine times out of ten she will be on a cell phone. You could argue all day about whether the behavior leads to the income, or the income leads to the behavior. I just settle for enjoying that they are good looking!
As far as discretion in public, that seems to be long gone. I remember waiting in line at a restaurant behind a woman describing to her party a conversation she had had on her cell phone while in the stirrups at her gynecologist. I was thinking "Thanks for that visual, right before I eat!"
As far as discretion in public, that seems to be long gone. I remember waiting in line at a restaurant behind a woman describing to her party a conversation she had had on her cell phone while in the stirrups at her gynecologist. I was thinking "Thanks for that visual, right before I eat!"
One of the less endearing qualities of my girlfriend is that as soon as she gets in the car, its time to make her phone calls. She won't call anyone at home, only when in the car. And its not important calls either. She starts returning calls from her friends, makes plans yaks about whatever, etc. She does this every time she drives. If she is a passenger, she will quietly ride along or talk to the other occupants. So I asked her: "Why do you always have to talk on the phone as soon as you're behind the wheel?"
Answer (you're gonna love it):
"Because I'm not doing anything anyway, I might as well make a few phone calls."
She said this to me with a straight face and then questioned me about why I was being so critical!
Answer (you're gonna love it):
"Because I'm not doing anything anyway, I might as well make a few phone calls."
She said this to me with a straight face and then questioned me about why I was being so critical!
I honestly think people like to be seen talking one their cell phones while driving....sorta like; "I am a popular multitasker, and ______s dig me...." A status thing.
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Strange how the fairer sex perceives being behind the wheel. When she's a passenger ..she's either sight seeing or conversing. When she's the driver ..she needs a distraction from the "task" at hand.
Some how I knew we missed some critcal element.
At least she pretended to play the victim of your hypercritical revue. She could have merely said "Your point?"
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