I don't think you should be allowed to use a phone while driving even if it is hands free, it has been proved you are not concentrating on the road while having a conversation so for me it is a blanket ban on using phones while driving.
I don't agree with this. Me and the missus ring each other after work and speak for approximately 25 minutes whilst driving. Neither of us have been in an accident whilst doing it.
I'm capable of speaking and concentrating on the road at the same time.
Don't wish to start an argument but no you are not. Research has shown that doing so distracts the driver proven by brain scans , the absence of accidents is not an indication of full attention, just a matter of luck sometimes!
Yes I am. I know my own abilities more than you, or any researcher.
I've had a car with Bluetooth since May 2015 and have been using the Bluetooth for phoning, pretty much every work day since then. I haven't come close to being involved in an accident, whilst being on the phone.
It isn't luck, it's competence. If people can't speak and drive at the same time, they shouldn't be behind the wheel.
Not so much competence as overconfidence. It's a proven fact that No one's brain can multi task and a second activity will take it's toll on the first and foremost which should be driving.
You cannot learn to drive whilst being distracted you are driving despite it!
I'm happy with my driving whilst speaking on Bluetooth. I'm self-aware enough know my capabilities.
You seem to be under the illusion because you haven't had an accident you are are giving driving your car enough concentration to be a safe driver, i beg to differ.
I'd be more impressed if they took research of being in the car with a driver, under real driving conditions whilst they're speaking on Bluetooth conversations. I'd consider that more conclusive, than brain scans..as it is actually judging the ability to drive.
Should the police be allowed to talk to their control room whilst driving? (Don't know - but I assume that they are...)
lol
surely the bit about "makes you less alert and less visually attentive" is a clue here in terms of judging your ability to drive?
so you think that being less alert and less visually attentive doesn't affect the likelihood of an accident then?
cracking logic
It's funny how everyone thinks they're a good driver, isn't it? I haven't met one person who thinks otherwise
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