polebarntips
New member
Somebody once told me texting while driving is 7x as dangerous as drinking and driving....
Texting while driving
- Thread starter smstonypoint
- Start date
- Views: 31853
mark02tj
Platinum Member
Coming home from running some errands around 11:15 this morning... I see an oncoming car that's slowly drifting over the center line. I quickly slow down as I'm watching her get closer. Luckily, she got back in her lane, but I noticed as she went by me.... her phone in her left hand. :thumbdown:
I might have to rig up an air horn to my Jeep. The puny sound from the factory horn won't wake up anyone!
As part of my part-time job, I work with cops. Texting while driving seems to be involved in most of the accidents around here, in our rural area. Kids on their way to school end up in a corn field after driving off the road. Of course, it's usually blamed on "a rabbit ran out in front of me" or more recently "there was a bee in the car." The cops generally know the real story. I asked them about looking at the phone and was told that they generally don't ask kids to show their phones because technically the kids can't give consent since the phone often belongs to the parent.
NOTE: I'm not trying to start a conversation on the legality of searching cell phones after an accident!!
I might have to rig up an air horn to my Jeep. The puny sound from the factory horn won't wake up anyone!
As part of my part-time job, I work with cops. Texting while driving seems to be involved in most of the accidents around here, in our rural area. Kids on their way to school end up in a corn field after driving off the road. Of course, it's usually blamed on "a rabbit ran out in front of me" or more recently "there was a bee in the car." The cops generally know the real story. I asked them about looking at the phone and was told that they generally don't ask kids to show their phones because technically the kids can't give consent since the phone often belongs to the parent.
NOTE: I'm not trying to start a conversation on the legality of searching cell phones after an accident!!
turnkey4099
Elite Member
Once you get used to using one you'll never go back.
RandyT
Elite Member
Avoiding a rabbit was the excuse given for a semi running off of a 2 lane highway and overturning yesterday a few miles from my house.
ovrszd
Epic Contributor
- Joined
- May 27, 2006
- Messages
- 32,246
- Location
- Missouri
- Tractor
- Kubota M9540, Ford 3910FWD, Ford 555A, JD2210
I have no problems with a driver not using CC. That is if they are actually driving their vehicle and maintaining a relatively constantly speed. Which would be hard to discern since you might not know whether they are using CC to maintain speed or actually paying attention. The non CC users that I hate are the ones that speed up after you pass them, then slow down when in the lead, repeat, repeat.
Brings back my Iraq days. Shadow me very many times and you'll find yourself in the weeds because I "bump" you off the road. But then, we can't do that here, because we are a kinder, gentler nation.
Creamer
Elite Member
Sorry. No Dice! I used to use it but got away from it because I would rather be in control of my vehicle. No Tesla for me.
2LaneCruzer
Super Member
I have no problems with a driver not using CC. That is if they are actually driving their vehicle and maintaining a relatively constantly speed. Which would be hard to discern since you might not know whether they are using CC to maintain speed or actually paying attention. The non CC users that I hate are the ones that speed up after you pass them, then slow down when in the lead, repeat, repeat.
Brings back my Iraq days.But then, we can't do that here, because we are a kinder, gentler nation.
I am curious as to how you could manage that considering the other car is behind you. I have seen police do that to another coming from behind, but never the other way around.
TomSeller
Super Member
My wife and I were driving home from Sunday breakfast when she let's out a shrill "WATCH OUT !!". I brake like there is an avalanche coming across the road only to notice a squirrel running from one side to the other. Discussion followed about some things you just don't try to avoid. We'll see if that sticks.
turnkey4099
Elite Member
I have no problems with a driver not using CC. That is if they are actually driving their vehicle and maintaining a relatively constantly speed. Which would be hard to discern since you might not know whether they are using CC to maintain speed or actually paying attention. The non CC users that I hate are the ones that speed up after you pass them, then slow down when in the lead, repeat, repeat.
Brings back my Iraq days. Shadow me very many times and you'll find yourself in the weeds because I "bump" you off the road. But then, we can't do that here, because we are a kinder, gentler nation.
Or the non-cc users who slow down for every corner. Followed one for almost 60 miles lasst week, slowing down from 65 by 5mph on corners that my 90 yoa grannie coul have taken at 80.
