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 2009-07-10 1:22 PM |
Champion  7347     SRQ, FL |  Subject: Texting while drivingI know this has been discussed before but not an hour ago I saw a guy come INCHES from plowing into the back of a tractor trailer all becuase we has texting. I was driving beside him and saw him doing it. He looks up and the tractor trailer is at a dead stop in front of him. He has to slam on the brakes and go over into the center turn lane (suicide lane) to avoid the truck. he was probably still going 40 when he passed the back end of the truck. Part of me wishes he had totaled his car to teach him a lesson. What if someone else had been in the turn lane? What if the truck driver had broken down and has been standing in the turn lane? All becuase he had to text his BFF about some LOLs.... figgin' idiot... |
| 2009-07-10 1:24 PM in reply to: #2276590 |
Extreme Veteran 597 Fairfax | Subject: RE: Texting while driving Funny you should mention that, they just passed a no texting law in Virginia. I'm still waiting for the ban on all cell phones that aren't hands free... |
| 2009-07-10 1:29 PM in reply to: #2276590 |
Extreme Veteran 464 Louisville, KY | Subject: RE: Texting while driving I used to be guilty of this myself. Not texting, but emailing. My work e-mails come to my phone and I USED to answer them while driving. A couple of near accidents, and I don't do it anymore. It either waits until I get to my destination or I find a place to pull over. |
| 2009-07-10 1:30 PM in reply to: #2276595 |
Elite 3371 | Subject: RE: Texting while driving strostertag - 2009-07-10 2:24 PM Funny you should mention that, they just passed a no texting law in Virginia. I'm still waiting for the ban on all cell phones that aren't hands free... Been like that in New York for years. |
| 2009-07-10 1:31 PM in reply to: #2276618 |
Champion 14571 the alamo city, Texas | Subject: RE: Texting while driving steveseer - 2009-07-10 2:30 PM strostertag - 2009-07-10 2:24 PM Funny you should mention that, they just passed a no texting law in Virginia. I'm still waiting for the ban on all cell phones that aren't hands free... Been like that in New York for years. and cali, i always forget that when i'm traveling there for work. |
| 2009-07-10 1:32 PM in reply to: #2276590 |
| over a barrier | Subject: RE: Texting while driving Same in Chicago, although not enforced. There was a cyclist death in Michigan that was the result of teenager texting and slaming into a rider. I don't get it, what so important you need to text and drive. |
| 2009-07-10 1:34 PM in reply to: #2276590 |
| Iron Donkey 38643 , Wisconsin | Subject: RE: Texting while driving I wondered if he "texted Tony" after that incident. *inside joke* Here's some info: |
| 2009-07-10 1:34 PM in reply to: #2276625 |
Elite 3371 | Subject: RE: Texting while driving running2far - 2009-07-10 2:32 PM Same in Chicago, although not enforced. There was a cyclist death in Michigan that was the result of teenager texting and slaming into a rider. I don't get it, what so important you need to text and drive. IMO, its very rarely important that people get the text out. I just think most people texting while driving have a "nothing will happen" mindset. |
| 2009-07-10 1:38 PM in reply to: #2276625 |
Extreme Veteran 597 Fairfax | Subject: RE: Texting while driving running2far - 2009-07-10 1:32 PM Same in Chicago, although not enforced. There was a cyclist death in Michigan that was the result of teenager texting and slaming into a rider. I don't get it, what so important you need to text and drive. At least around here, depending on the time of day, weather, etc, a 30 minute commute home can easily turn into a 2 hour commute home. Some people LIVE on their blackberrys, and two hours disconnected from their email would be blasphemy. If it's so important, just pull over, send your email, and get back on the road. |
| 2009-07-10 2:02 PM in reply to: #2276618 |
Expert 1067 Douglaston, NY | Subject: RE: Texting while driving steveseer - 2009-07-10 2:30 PM strostertag - 2009-07-10 2:24 PM Funny you should mention that, they just passed a no texting law in Virginia. I'm still waiting for the ban on all cell phones that aren't hands free... Been like that in New York for years. I just wish it could be a little more strictly enforced. I still see way too many people nearly getting into accidents who are on their phone. The best is the startled look they give, like they've done nothing wrong, when people go by and either honk or yell at them...not that I would know about doing such things.  |
| 2009-07-10 2:07 PM in reply to: #2276590 |
Extreme Veteran 492 Cleveland, Ohio | Subject: RE: Texting while driving Texting while driving nearly killed myself and my sons. Needless to say I'm not a fan. We were t-boned by a guy running a stop sign because he was texting. Car rolled 4 times. We all had to go the hospital, my car was totaled. It's a miracle we're alive. I think the hard part is enforcing it as a law. |
| 2009-07-10 2:18 PM in reply to: #2276590 |
Master 2379 Alpharetta, GA | Subject: RE: Texting while driving A friend of mine recently lost a former co-worker due to texting. The guy was 38, married, had children, and had just accepted a very senior role with another organization. Two lane road, he was texting, crossed the center line, and hit a truck head-on...driver of the truck saw the guy's head down and could do nothing...they found the unfinished message on the open phone. Talk about scared straight...that did it for me. |
| 2009-07-10 2:25 PM in reply to: #2276590 |
Alpharetta, Georgia Bronze member | Subject: RE: Texting while driving Wouldn't it be grand if cell phone manufacturers would implement an odometer of sorts into phones? Like if it can tell if you're traveling faster than a brisk walk, the texting feature would automatically turn off? |
| 2009-07-10 2:33 PM in reply to: #2276814 |
Champion 14571 the alamo city, Texas | Subject: RE: Texting while driving lisac957 - 2009-07-10 3:25 PM Wouldn't it be grand if cell phone manufacturers would implement an odometer of sorts into phones? Like if it can tell if you're traveling faster than a brisk walk, the texting feature would automatically turn off? the people that text while they drive would just find something else to distract them.... i've actually heard people say they do this stuff cause they get bored. watch the effing road!!!! (sorry i'll calm down) |
| 2009-07-10 2:44 PM in reply to: #2276590 |
| Pro 4054 yep, | Subject: RE: Texting while driving I text while driving sometimes but have come to realize with all the news surrounding it that it obviously isn't too safe. A few close calls and I'm stopping.
I can respond at a traffic light or when I get home. I think its funyn how tied we are too all of our communication devices. |
| 2009-07-10 2:58 PM in reply to: #2276590 |
| Master 2009 Charlotte, NC | Subject: RE: Texting while driving Stupid and dangerous. |
| 2009-07-10 5:23 PM in reply to: #2276590 |
Extreme Veteran 601 Bainbridge Island, Washington | Subject: RE: Texting while driving A friend of mine got a text from her daughter that she had been in an accident because she was texting, as she tried to respond (via text), she rear ended someone else. Bye Bye BMW! |
| 2009-07-10 10:29 PM in reply to: #2277166 |
| Member 162 Québec | Subject: RE: Texting while driving rnner66 - 2009-07-10 6:23 PM A friend of mine got a text from her daughter that she had been in an accident because she was texting, as she tried to respond (via text), she rear ended someone else. Bye Bye BMW! That sounds like an urban legend, but then again it can be so true. Maybe that's why it's sounds like one. While driving you have only one job to do: drive! Even changing radio station can be risky if done at a wrong time. If killing yourself or others is not for you a priority than the rest can wait. Always be careful, whatever you're doing. Edited by lucka 2009-07-10 10:30 PM |
| 2009-07-10 10:34 PM in reply to: #2276590 |
Elite 4108 Calgary,AB,Canada | Subject: RE: Texting while driving MY company has a 'rule' that talking on the cell while driving is prohibited. Not sure about texting....Hard to enforce though. Common sense should rule. |
| 2009-07-10 10:41 PM in reply to: #2276590 |
| Member 162 Québec | Subject: RE: Texting while driving Can you text without looking at the keypad or the screen? |
 2009-07-11 2:18 AM in reply to: #2276618 |
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| 2009-07-11 10:06 AM in reply to: #2276590 |
| Master 1376 Chicago | Subject: RE: Texting while driving Supposed to be banned in Illinois as well, but is never enforced. I got hit 3 days ago running by a woman who rolled through a stop sign while texting, before a Cubs game as well. Traffic was already crazy in my neighborhood. I went up on her hood and rolled off the other side. No damage was done to me and I think it scared her more than me. However, I don't think I've ever been that mad before. If it was a dude driving I probably would have punched him through the open drivers side window. Long story short, it is an idiotic and dangerous thing to do and you are going to either kill yourself or somebody else. Pay attention to the road. |
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