Apparently there have been some new studies that show even speaking hands-free on a call is a distraction, because we're having to split our attention between the conversation and our driving. I think there may be some validity to that claim, as much as I hate to admit it, but I agree that it would be similar with GPS. (Trying to read a map while driving would be even worse, though. I can't remember how I managed back when my "GPS" was a Thomas Guide! )
I agree with Yoli, though, that the worst offenders are those driving with the phone in front of their mouths, as if that supposed to be better than holding it against their ear. (You can tell those folks from a mile away because they're the ones driving below the speed limit in the fast lane or swerving all over the road.) I've been using a phone holder (and Bluetooth) ever since that was required here and I love it. (Perhaps I'll get around to syncing my cell phone through my car's sound system before I replace it, but who knows... )
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| UBER, LYFT & NOTARIES will take a big hit - Cheryl Elliott on 4/11/19 8:06am |
| Re: UBER, LYFT & NOTARIES will take a big hit - Lee/AR on 4/11/19 8:09am |
| Re: UBER, LYFT & NOTARIES will take a big hit - Luckydog on 4/11/19 10:28am |
| I have bluetooth & can handle a phone call in my car without - MW/VA on 4/11/19 11:21am |
| Re: I have bluetooth & can handle also - Yoli/CA on 4/11/19 11:49am |
| Re: I have bluetooth & can handle also - JanetK_CA on 4/11/19 1:36pm |
| Thomas Guide- google even hesitated (lol) - NVLSlady/VA on 4/11/19 5:23pm |
| Re: I have bluetooth & can handle also - MikeC/TX on 4/11/19 7:55pm |
| Re: I have bluetooth & can handle also - Luckydog on 4/11/19 8:46pm |
| Re: I have bluetooth & can handle also - James Powell on 4/12/19 6:35am |
| Re: I have bluetooth & can handle also - SteveS/CA on 4/12/19 5:19pm |
| Re: I have bluetooth & can handle also - JanetK_CA on 4/13/19 2:22pm |
| Re: I have bluetooth & can handle also - MikeC/TX on 4/14/19 6:50pm |
| Re: I have bluetooth & can handle also - Jose Gutierrez on 4/12/19 8:49pm |
| Re: I have bluetooth & can handle also - MikeC/TX on 4/14/19 5:53pm |
| Re: I have bluetooth & can handle also - Luckydog on 4/11/19 1:55pm |
| I was in traffic today--lane blocked & traffic had to merge. - MW/VA on 4/11/19 4:19pm |
| Nobody should be texting and driving n/m - Luckydog on 4/11/19 4:30pm |
| You obviously have never lived in CA,OR,WA - Philip Johnson on 4/11/19 1:38pm |
| Take it to JP, Phillip. Bagger's there today. Join him. n/m - BearPaw/CO on 4/11/19 3:22pm |
| Uh, no. - Philip Johnson on 4/11/19 6:25pm |
| Re: Uh, yes. - BearPaw/CO on 4/11/19 7:36pm |
| Sorry sheriff, I'll not be leaving town. - Philip Johnson on 4/11/19 8:45pm |
| Re: I have bluetooth & can handle a phone call in my car without - walthtz on 4/13/19 10:23am |
| Re: I have bluetooth & can handle a phone call in my car without - MikeC/TX on 4/14/19 6:00pm |
| Cell phones-the computer - NVLSlady/VA on 4/11/19 11:59am |
| Back in the day my Mom didn't want me to listen to the - MW/VA on 4/11/19 4:21pm |
| I think so for new drivers (Must be n/m - NVLSlady/VA on 4/11/19 5:26pm |
| | Must be eighteen! n/m - NVLSlady/VA on 4/11/19 5:30pm |
| Re: UBER, LYFT & NOTARIES will take a big hit - rengel/CA on 4/11/19 4:01pm |
| Re: UBER, LYFT & NOTARIES will take a big hit - Luckydog on 4/11/19 4:26pm |
| I'm on the road every day pretty much, except Sat/Sun - Cheryl Elliott on 4/11/19 5:36pm |
| Boy are we being watched . . . Geico just sent me this - NVLSlady/VA on 4/11/19 5:41pm |
| Love it...they've got some great ad campaigns... n/m - Cheryl Elliott on 4/11/19 7:07pm |
| Re: UBER, LYFT & NOTARIES will take a big hit - SteveS/CA on 4/12/19 5:24pm |