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by MG1942 Has a Life Penguin on May 15th, 2008
With all the idiots with licences I see every day, and their 6,000 lb SUV's they drive, I say doing anything but HOLDING THE WHEEL WITH BOTH HANDS AND USING YOUR SIGNALS, ACCELERATOR, AND BRAKE PEDALS, AS WELL AS LIGHTS WHEN FOGGY OR RAINY(or night, perish the thought), AND STARING AT THE ROAD WITH RAPT ATTENTION, EMPLOYING AT LEAST A 25 FT CIRCLE OF SITUATIONAL AWARENESS AROUND YOU AT ALL TIMES!!!!!!!, shoud be banned. Driving is an activity in and of itself. If you're that ADHD, take the damn bus.
by Froggy on May 15th, 2008
Absolutely, most people can't walk and chew gum at the same time.
by rigby on August 8th, 2007
yes, its distracting - driving is dangerous enough w/o all the distractions
by peterpam on August 8th, 2007
It is by the law that says you must be in full control of a moving vehicle! Specific laws are not required beyond that!
by Squirrel Face on June 25th, 2008
Hell to the effing yes. In California they have that new cell phone hands free law going in to effect the first of next month and I can't freakin wait. I can't count how many times I've almost been hit because some bro or bimbo is writting a text message or talking on a cell phone about some stupid shit while driving.
by roadpup2 on August 8th, 2007
I agree--no texting. I can't think of anything more distracting. Would you read and write by other methods when you drive?
There was an accident in New Jersey about 6-7 years ago that involved a truck driver using a calculator to figure out his pay and mileage while he was driving. He didn't see the stopped traffic in front of him. Result: 5 dead.
Driving requires your full concentration. It's difficult even without distractions.
by Anonymous on August 8th, 2007
Absolutely. If you aren't paying attention to the road, then pull over and text, for the love of Coffee.
by Nelson - Jetpacking from bed on August 8th, 2007
Yes, as well as talking on the cell phone without a hands free set. I was in an accident a few years ago (nothing serious), and the first question from both the police and the insurance company "where either of you using you cell phone at the time of the accident?". It's now one of the leading causes of accidents.
by friend2umon on March 31st, 2008
...yes, especially while driving yourself insane playing the victim, bully, or rescuer....and trying to drive your car....
by Philip on March 31st, 2008
Yes, and the driver should be beaten with their cell phone for being an idiot.
by koldkanuck on February 6th, 2008
texting on a cell is totally moronic ban it outright!
by ♥AngelHeart♥ on July 5th, 2009
Common sense says DO NOT TEXT WHILE DRIVING!!! How can anyone be typing into a cell phone and watching where they are going at the same time. They cannot!!! I do not see anything wrong with hands free talking on a cell phone by using a head set but I would not hold a phone up to my ear and drive at the same time. I have an operator style headset for my cell phone. If I make or receive calls while driving, I put my headset on or I do not talk on the phone. Safety first always!
by Gnome of Kevonia is a Cheerwine junkie on July 13th, 2008
Yes, unless the car is in a safe location (like a house garage) moving 0 KPH. It could save hundreds of lives.
by Smil on June 25th, 2008
Of course not people who want to pass that law are just mad because they have no friends to text them haterz !!!
by yerlam on May 15th, 2008
In my opinion, it should be banned. Multitasking is a good thing, but then, not in driving.
by lookhisheadsoff on May 15th, 2008
ever since i was crossing a cross-walk downtown and some chick BLEW through the cross-walk, yappin' away on her cellphone, not paying attention to anything around her...i now believe cellphones should be illegalized while driving all together. some military installations banned the use of cellphones while driving already...and it's working out pretty well.
by Da Azian Boi on August 8th, 2007
Yes, brother did this a couple days ago. I was so scared he would crash.
by - retroglide - on August 8th, 2007
Yes! No explanation needed.
by Jani Cherry on August 8th, 2007
Definitley, a person could so easily kill someone in that minute it would take to text, You'd have to be stupid and irresponsible to even think about doing that.
by Highlander is semi-retired from AB on August 8th, 2007
Yes.
by Captain_B on August 8th, 2007
It is already illegal in the UK, you can get points on your driving license and a fine.
by Tobi-chan on August 8th, 2007
YES. I can't even dial a number while I drive, how are these people texting? I don't even like to be on the phone when I drive... I don't think being on the phone should be illegal because it's not -that- bad, but texting... yea.
by Galeanda on August 8th, 2007
Absolutely. Anything that divides your attention when you are driving is dangerous for yourself and others. They say there is no difference between holding a cellphone to your ear listening to a conversation and using headsets as far as divided attention and more possible to cause an accident. SO where does that leave texting with all that spelling and having to look at the phone to read replies. Ban it, yes!
But how do you enforce it?
by Timjon on July 16th, 2009
Using cell phones for any purpose while driving should be banned.
by prude on July 16th, 2009
It is illegal in the state of alaska
by qwerty on July 16th, 2009
yep a girl in a civic almost bought it last week running a red light
Good thing the F-350's have 4 pistion calipers
by GreenFreak on July 16th, 2009
Yes, so should talking, even when it's not handheld
by The Red Queelon on July 16th, 2009
Yes. There are way too many accidents every year caused by it.
by Mojha-Moe on July 5th, 2009
Yes. When someone is driving - they should be DRIVING! I have been run off the road, cut off and stuck behind people on the phone. It is very dangerous.
by rj on July 5th, 2009
yes, for safety reasons
by -Icy- on July 5th, 2009
yes, get a blue tooth and put your voice and ears to work.
by jaygee on July 5th, 2009
There is no possible way a driver can have control of their car and text at the same time. Anyone doing both should loose their drivers licence.
by pretendjosh on August 11th, 2008
well i personaly think its not an issue,
in most states youll get a ticket for even looking at your phone,but my objective is to not to get pulled over..either witch way its not going to stop people from doing it..its repeditive.some peoply admit to texting and not looking at the phone..its our gen. where all gona die anyway
by MarkT on July 16th, 2008
I'll go with peterpam's answer.
Juggling whilst driving is pretty dangerous too - should that be banned? How about tying your shoelaces?
http://mark.tranchant.co.uk/2008/07/texting-whilst-driving
by Tempter on May 15th, 2008
people should not do it, but it should not be legislated. we are supposed to be a "free country" I feel we are getting to be a more fascist country. And by my definition of fascism I mean " a political philosophy, movement, or regime (as that of the Fascist) that exalts nation above the individual and that stands for a centralized autocratic government headed by a dictatorial leader, severe economic and social regimentation, and forcible suppression of opposition. (Merriam-Webster dictionary) not necessarily Nazi. just like the USSR was never actually fully Marxist communist. Our constitution specifically provides for individual freedom at the risk to the detriment of the nation as a whole. but most of us are more than happy to give away our rights so we can feel a touch safer.
by jamaine12 on May 15th, 2008
Yes..because it will cause a lot accidents.
by biff on May 15th, 2008
yes
by Debris - the new slimline version. on May 15th, 2008
yes
it already is here in England although I very often see peopl doing it. I even saw a school bus driver doing it once so I contacted to the school to let them know. I never knew what the outcome was.
by boyd20 on May 15th, 2008
It already has been in Nashville, TN. If you get caught it's a hefty fine.
by ohthunderbelle doesnt dance she boogies on March 31st, 2008
Definitely. I've done it before, though. Shame on me.
by holeinthewoods on March 31st, 2008
Anything that can be deemed as distracting should be banned while driving. Some people can't even listen to the radio in a vehicle w/o being distracted.
by anilkumar on March 31st, 2008
ya it must be banned
by Amy K._W on November 12th, 2010
Yes texting while driving should be ban. There is a federal ban on texting for Semi-truck and School Bus drivers. Here is the latest in texting while driving from Dallas Car Wreck Lawyers: http://www.1800-car-wreck.com/leading-dallas-car-wreck-lawyers-show-dangers-of-texting-while-driving_3115.html
by FalsePretense on November 12th, 2010
It is in most states.
by Always Ready - COAT of courage on February 17th, 2010
Yes for sure
by JillD19 on February 16th, 2010
Texting and driving is the equivalent of drinking four beers before getting behind the wheel and also makes you 23 more times as likely to crash.
Check out http://allstateteendriver.com/ for more information on the dangers of texting and driving. You can also join thousands to sign a pledge to not text and drive.
by marymel on July 16th, 2009
yes, i do it, but its pretty dangerous!
by JillD19 on February 16th, 2010
Texting and driving is the equivalent of drinking four beers before getting behind the wheel and also makes you 23 more times as likely to crash.
Check out http://allstateteendriver.com/ for more information on the dangers of texting and driving. You can also join thousands to sign a pledge to not text and drive.
by JillD19 on February 17th, 2010
Texting and driving is the equivalent of drinking four beers before getting behind the wheel and is 23 more times likely to cause an accident.
Sign the pledge not to text and drive here: http://allstateteendriver.com/
by Sonia is cool on October 15th, 2009
yes
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A-frickin'-MEN brother:)
by YellowRatBASTARD on May 15th, 2008
Thanks MG.
by keithold is a prodigal bagger on July 13th, 2008