paulsharvey
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I really think there are two types of people on this issue. Those who do text and drive and those who lie about it. Sure, is it a bad habit, yes, but I think everyone does it at least some.
Texting while driving
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k0ua
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I don't.. I will text while riding in a car, but not driving one.. too darn scary..I will talk on the phone, but not text on it.
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Bird
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No way. I can't even imagine enough of an emergency to get me to try texting while behind the wheel in a moving vehicle.
paulsharvey
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I do avoid sending longer emails and such while driving, and avoid texting in heavy traffic or heavy weather. I just figured I'd chime in cause the 70% or whatever percentage of people who do text and drive (in some amount) never really speak up.
Edit: i guess I see it the same as changing radio stations, drinking coffee, eating a birger, or anything else you do while driving
Edit: i guess I see it the same as changing radio stations, drinking coffee, eating a birger, or anything else you do while driving
2LaneCruzer
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I have never texted period. Mainly because I don't know how. I have been known to answer my phone when I am in the truck, but that's about it.
k0ua
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My wife used to be like that. Hated the idea of texting.. Got her a smartphone and she tentatively texted some of her friend/relatives... she probably does 1000 a month now. I wasn't really keen on it myself until having to use it for work, but I embrace it now. The big deal is that it allows you to send a message that does not require the person on the other end to respond right now, they can respond at their timetable and you likewise. It is just another way to communicate in the pantheon of ways to communicate.. We are doing more or less the same thing here between you and I. You can read at your leisure and respond at your leisure or not.
turnkey4099
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Not even close. Those things you mention take seonds, texting occupies your mind for much longer periods. So does just talking on a phone and to some extent talking to a passenger.
turnkey4099
Elite Member
Same here. I will answer a call but only to tell them to wait until I pull over.
paulsharvey
Super Member
Eat burger, hold sweet tea, shift and drive was always a bit rough when I drove a stick.
paulsharvey
Super Member
Wonder how many wrecks have been caused by cigarette ash falling in your lap...
Ever start a cursing rant when the lettuce and cheese start to fall out of the bun when shifting and makes a huge mess?
The problem with that is it always messes up important words then you're back to correcting them with your fingers.
PILOON
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How about this:
Was stopped at a red light and an ambulance comes behind me with siren and all kinds of sound effect to get me to clear the intersection.
So I comply carefully checking for traffic (was none).
Cop pops up and issues me a ticker that cost me 3 demerit points and $150. plus costs as well as a contribution (mandatory) to a victims fund.
Ticket was simply for running a light, seems that there is absolutely no exemptions. More than once I have heard judges say 'Did you or did you not' and 'guilty', no explanations allowed.
Was stopped at a red light and an ambulance comes behind me with siren and all kinds of sound effect to get me to clear the intersection.
So I comply carefully checking for traffic (was none).
Cop pops up and issues me a ticker that cost me 3 demerit points and $150. plus costs as well as a contribution (mandatory) to a victims fund.
Ticket was simply for running a light, seems that there is absolutely no exemptions. More than once I have heard judges say 'Did you or did you not' and 'guilty', no explanations allowed.
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If ambulance had room to get around you, stay put. Maybe even put flashers on to indicate you're not moving , to show your intent. If going through light was only way to clear path, that's different. Answer to judge would be NO, I cleared only path for ambulance. Last thing they'd want is to see you t boned in the intersection and two more victims.
Typically you go right for sirens and lights, although rare , but in some cases it's better or necessary to just stay put
2LaneCruzer
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Hah! I recall back in the day...I was wearing a pair of blue, bell bottom double knits and a pair of white Corfams. Lost the fire out of my cig; it landed in my lap, I might say in a very inconvenient place, quickly burned a hole through my pants and shorts down to my skin. It didn't leave a scar, but I did leave some black skid/swerve marks on the street. Really curled my side burns!
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Also distracting is a wasp, large bumble bee around your head, especially if allergic. Same with a large wolf spider on back side of sun visors hen you pull it down. Especially if it's in the run and you have arachnophobia. I've also heard of head ons due to a sneeze.
Texting is illegal in Ohio if under 18. ?? I've seen better teenage drivers than some adults.
Texting is illegal in Ohio if under 18. ?? I've seen better teenage drivers than some adults.
turnkey4099
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Our town two or three years ago on main sstreet had a snowplow ltake out a coffee stand due to the driver having a coughing fit.
Ed of all trades
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My wife's niece's family borrowed a truck and had a very mad black snake drop from under the dash on the drivers feet. I guess it is hard to drive with your feet on the seat. They totaled it but the owner understood.:laughing: No body hurt. Ed
