Do you TXT message while driving?

[Jilly]

ftr, ass, I don't text with her in the car

[Bugeater]

Originally Posted by Jilly

ftr, ass, I don't text with her in the car

Oh, that's good to know, no need to worry about anyone else who happens to have kids in their car when you're driving while distracted.

[Simplex3]

Originally Posted by Jilly

ftr, ass, I don't text with her in the car

So you're just trying to kill her mom. Good to know.

[Jilly]

Originally Posted by Simplex3

So you're just trying to kill her mom. Good to know.

I'm sorry. I really am not. I'm not trying to ****ing kill anyone. or anyone's children. so I'm sorry. really, I seriously am.

[Bugeater]

Originally Posted by Jilly

I'm sorry. I really am not. I'm not trying to ****ing kill anyone. or anyone's children. so I'm sorry. really, I seriously am.

I can't speak for anyone else, but I wasn't looking for an apology. I hate to make this an age thing, but a lot of young drivers don't realize it only takes a split second for really, really bad things to happen. I know I didn't.

[Jilly]

Originally Posted by Bugeater

I can't speak for anyone else, but I wasn't looking for an apology. I hate to make this an age thing, but a lot of young drivers don't realize it only takes a split second for really, really bad things to happen. I know I didn't.

it's fine...I really am sorry. I wasn't trying to make a big case out of it, and I'm sure I got a bit defensive...I do that when I'm wrong and I can recognize that.

[Fritz88]

I do it all the time. Predicative text made it much easier.

I believe it's wrong and I must quit it.

[Baby Lee]

My BT is just about my favorite possession. I'm getting quickly to 'crazy person' status, walking around talking to friends and family no matter what I'm doing. Just a tap to the ear, 'Call mom, home' voila someone to chat with during drive time.

[TrebMaxx]

I definitely do not txt while driving. Ever since I have had my new car with Bluetooth I am a firm believer in hands free for even phone calls. A matter of fact I am getting one of these, Motorola T505 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16875982146 for my wife's car.

[StcChief]

no.... interesting Gaz option.

[Bearcat]

I'll text when I'm at a stop light, rarely when I'm driving.

I know someone who does constantly, and she's never been in a wreck... she has a Sidekick and can type like 80 wpm on it, and doesn't do it in traffic or on the highway (much ).

I think if you aren't glaring at your cellphone while texting, or steering with your knees because you have to use both hands, it's not much different than changing a CD or glancing at someone you're talking to.

I think some people's brains are wired to multitask and other people's are not... Those who don't pay enough attention while driving are going to be at a higher risk of being involved in an accident, regardless of what they're doing. Putting a cell phone in their hand just gives people an object to point to when they get into a wreck, instead of simply saying "they weren't paying attention".

They get into wrecks because they're changing a CD or talking to someone in the backseat or reaching for a french fry or talking on the phone or texting. I've done all of those things, as I'm sure many people do, and I've never been involved in a wreck.

The whole issue is overblown, IMO. If you aren't devoting enough attention to driving while texting, you probably weren't devoting enough attention to driving before texting.

[Simplex3]

Originally Posted by Bearcat

I'll text when I'm at a stop light, rarely when I'm driving.

I know someone who does constantly, and she's never been in a wreck... she has a Sidekick and can type like 80 wpm on it, and doesn't do it in traffic or on the highway (much ).

I think if you aren't glaring at your cellphone while texting, or steering with your knees because you have to use both hands, it's not much different than changing a CD or glancing at someone you're talking to.

I think some people's brains are wired to multitask and other people's are not... Those who don't pay enough attention while driving are going to be at a higher risk of being involved in an accident, regardless of what they're doing. Putting a cell phone in their hand just gives people an object to point to when they get into a wreck, instead of simply saying "they weren't paying attention".

They get into wrecks because they're changing a CD or talking to someone in the backseat or reaching for a french fry or talking on the phone or texting. I've done all of those things, as I'm sure many people do, and I've never been involved in a wreck.

The whole issue is overblown, IMO. If you aren't devoting enough attention to driving while texting, you probably weren't devoting enough attention to driving before texting.

Wow. You have a sample size of 2 which suggests it's safe.

Pay no attention to the myriad of evidence which shows your theory is bullshit.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/7621644.stm

The RAC Foundation found average reaction times slowed by 35% when 17 to 24-year-olds drove in a simulator while writing or reading texts.

Nearly 50% of drivers aged between 18 and 24 texted while driving, it said.

Previous studies had found reactions were 21% slower among those who had taken cannabis and 12% slower among those who had drunk to the legal limit.

The texters also drifted out of lanes more and had poorer steering control.

[epitome1170]

Originally Posted by Simplex3

Wow. You have a sample size of 2 which suggests it's safe.

Pay no attention to the myriad of evidence which shows your theory is bullshit.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/7621644.stm

I think he is saying more to the point that the people that did have slower reactions would be doing something else anyway. Those same people in that study should be observed in real life without texting available and they would probably be doing something else to distract them.

On top of that, the study is for the youngest generation of drivers in which distractions are much higher based on their maturity level.

I would say that in general texting will take away people's attention. However, there are people that would not be bothered by it and there are others that would just be distracted by something else anyway.

[Simplex3]

Originally Posted by epitome1170

I think he is saying more to the point that the people that did have slower reactions would be doing something else anyway. Those same people in that study should be observed in real life without texting available and they would probably be doing something else to distract them.

On top of that, the study is for the youngest generation of drivers in which distractions are much higher based on their maturity level.

I would say that in general texting will take away people's attention. However, there are people that would not be bothered by it and there are others that would just be distracted by something else anyway.

It is impossible to be doing something other than driving and not be distracted. It's kind of the definition of distracted.

If your point is that people's reaction times get better with age, I think you're going to find research is against you on that one as well.

I'm not harping on texting specifically. I'm against distracted driving for whatever reason. Everyone should ask themselves why cars get safer and safer but traffic fatalities never go down. A lot of people think it is because drivers adjust to be more distracted and dangerous because they feel safer in the car.

[Bearcat]

Originally Posted by epitome1170

I think he is saying more to the point that the people that did have slower reactions would be doing something else anyway. Those same people in that study should be observed in real life without texting available and they would probably be doing something else to distract them.

On top of that, the study is for the youngest generation of drivers in which distractions are much higher based on their maturity level.

I would say that in general texting will take away people's attention. However, there are people that would not be bothered by it and there are others that would just be distracted by something else anyway.

Yeah, what he said.