a ltitle help/off topic

[Porritt, David]

Paul:

 

I agree there are dangers in talking on the phone while driving (or
doing anything else while driving) but with a hands-free device that
will dial on voice command I don't think it is any more dangerous than
talking to a passenger.  Actually since you don't have the temptation of
turning to look at the passenger it might be safer.  I have missed exits
talking to my wife while she is with me.  If they outlaw conversing on
the phone in a car, they need to outlaw conversing with a passenger.  I
read the story in your link and I think they need to study in-car
conversations too!

 

dave

 

David M. Porritt, RPT

dporritt at smu.edu

 

From: pianotech-bounces at ptg.org [mailto:pianotech-bounces at ptg.org] On
Behalf Of Paul McCloud
Sent: Tuesday, December 18, 2007 8:52 AM
To: Pianotech List
Subject: Re: a ltitle help/off topic

 

Actually, there are studies that show that using a cell phone while
driving is actually like driving under the influence of alcohol.  In
fact, the studies showed that you are more impaired than using alcohol.
Even if you use a hands-free device.  I have actually missed an exit
more than once while conversing on the phone.  It's not like you're
listening to the radio.  Your mind goes somewhere else.  Check out this
link:   

http://www1.umn.edu/umnnews/Feature_Stories/Cell_phone_use_and_driving.h
tml

 

Paul McCloud

San Diego

 

	----- Original Message ----- 

	From: Farrell <mailto:mfarrel2 at tampabay.rr.com>  

	To: Pianotech List <mailto:pianotech at ptg.org> 

	Sent: 12/18/2007 5:51:39 AM 

	Subject: Re: a ltitle help/off topic

	 

	Let us know when you are on the road so that we can be sure to
stay home.....

	 

	Actually, I think driving while talking on a cell phone is good
policy, and I salute those who do.

	 

	Terry Farrell

		----- Original Message ----- 

		 

		On Dec 17, 2007 11:47 AM, Michael Magness
<IFixPianos at yahoo.com> wrote:

		 

		I use my cell phone frequently while driving, when I
RECEIVE a call, I make calls on the highway with my vehicle in cruise
after having predialed the number 

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