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[Farrell]

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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


On Dec 18, 2007 8:51 AM, Paul McCloud <pmc033 at earthlink.net> wrote:

  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


Perhaps the facetious nature of my comment was not clear. Let me clarify: I feel compelled to give a one-finger salute to driver cell phone users.


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 I think stopping on a highway and then trying to get going while merging with traffic is WAY MORE DANGEROUS than just speaking on the cell phone.  
 Marcel Carey, RPT

I agree - so either turn the thing off or ignore it.

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I don't answer my cell phone when a customer calls while driving, unless I can pull over. 
    Bob.

Excellent - ditto.



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From: Michael Magness 
SNIP SNIP SNIP My mind does not go "elswhere", I multitask ... SNIP  My eyes never leave the road, my hands never leave the wheel just as they don't when I talk to a passenger. As I said I'm a professional driver ...SNIP.... so my eyes stay on the road whether I'm on the phone or talking to a passenger.  
SNIP
I would have to question those studies and ask if they included any piano techs. I have trained myself to concentrate.........SNIP  SNIP

Whoo-Ah! I guess I was making the assumption that we were talking about mere human beings!

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