georgedwilkinson
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Brown has raise extra money to pay for the wars somewhere
I thought Bliar was the hated warmonger? Is Brown one too?
Brown has raise extra money to pay for the wars somewhere
I thought Bliar was the hated warmonger? Is Brown one too?
Oh yes he appreciated that she was going nowhere but the law is the law.
Agree on the last two points, but can't agree on the first bit.It's not the people talking on their cell phones who are the problem - They may have headsets and that's no worse than listening to the car radio. it's the people who are reading and sending text messages that are the real menace as are those that must look at their maps while speeding along.
A clean driving record to me is not an indication of good driving skills and judgement. It could simply be down to the fact that they only drive one hour per month.
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Nooooo! I used to drive an average of five hours a day. Him indoors gets very upset that after stupid number of years I'm still driving like I'm in my test, LOL. It's just habit. Does it make me a better driver? Probably not. Have I a clean lisence? Sure do, but I think that's 99% luck rather than judgement.
On the subject of dangerous driving. Maybe they should take a look at the number of zombies out there on prozac and the like driving around our streets. I understand doctors are legally obliged to inform the DVLA if a patient is diagnosed with type 1 diabetes, why not do the same for everyone they prescribe antidepresants, or other mind altering drugs to?
I take your point but drivers do speak to their passengers without breaking the law. If we followed your view then mothers shouldn't be allowed to drive their children if they are the only adult because children can be very distracting.Agree on the last two points, but can't agree on the first bit.
Listening to the radio can be done passively, talking to someone can't. If someone's concentrating on a conversation their reaction time will drop.
http://www.livescience.com/technology/050201_cell_danger.html
I know plenty of people argue that the fact they're not holding a phone means they're not distracted, but the brain is still not giving full attention to the most important thing if it's distracted by holding a conversation.
A conversation with passengers stops if there is suddenly a situation that requires more concentration on the part of the driver. Someone on the other end of the phone doesn't stop talking under those circumstances, since they don't know it's happening.I take your point but drivers do speak to their passengers without breaking the law. If we followed your view then mothers shouldn't be allowed to drive their children if they are the only adult because children can be very distracting.
And you don't think that being engaged in a conversation with someone who isn't in the vehicle can lead to lapses in concentration?Remember that the majority of accidents are not alcohol related or cell phone related. They are caused by mementary lapses of concentration
Of course. But other things which are not illegal can cause lapses too. That's my point. Children can be a major distraction. So can the radio. So can having an argument with your partner. The list is endless. I personally feel that people shouldn't smoke and drive especially if they have a manual gearbox.And you don't think that being engaged in a conversation with someone who isn't in the vehicle can lead to lapses in concentration?
Here's a controversial one from Chicago. I'll be interested to see what opinions spring up.
Chicago recently passed a ban on cell phone usage while driving within the city limits. Do you think this is a good idea? Is this another example of over legislating or is it a good measure to help reduce traffic accidents? Will it help reduce traffic accidents at all?
As a side-note. There's a grocery store in my town that employs some kid to dress up in a monkey suit and dance about with a big sign with the newest offers. This is right alongside a big intersection. I'm just waiting for the day when that store gets sued for causing a wreck.
Of course. But other things which are not illegal can cause lapses too. That's my point. Children can be a major distraction. So can the radio. So can having an argument with your partner. The list is endless. I personally feel that people shouldn't smoke and drive especially if they have a manual gearbox.
Yes, but if you live in the States you can get about $20,000,000 for doing just thatI find it very distracting to sip coffee when driving. it makes such a mess when it spills.
Yes, but if you live in the States you can get about $20,000,000 for doing just that