a ltitle help/off topic

[David Ilvedson]

Texting messages to pianotech is where I draw the line...



David Ilvedson, RPT

Pacifica, CA 94044









Original message

From: "Porritt, David" 

To: pmc033 at earthlink.net, "Pianotech List" 

Received: 12/18/2007 7:50:56 AM

Subject: RE: a ltitle help/off topic





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.html



Paul McCloud

San Diego



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

From: Farrell 

To: Pianotech List

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 

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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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