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Old 10-02-2010, 19:08   #16
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Re: using mobile phones whilst driving

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Originally Posted by derekgas View Post
I dont use bluetooth anymore, since i watched a programme that proved beyond doubt that, the mobile phone being held in the hand is NOT the primary reason for accidents occurring whilst talking on the phone, but is the CONVERSATION which distracts the driver from his surroundings and the fact that they are actually driving, in particular if the driver is having a heated debate/discussion, the danger is in the act of conversation, not necessarily holding the phone, texting or dialling numbers is a different argument.
I cant agree with you on that one. Holding a phone to your ear while trying to indicate and make a turn at a junction is not easy.

Yes I can inderstand your thoughts on the conversation but using the handsfree is just like talking to a passenger. Holding a phone is not.

Beside which I am usually drinking a brew and eating a bacon butty while driving to work on mid shifts which is when people tend to phone me.

Trying to hold a phone to my ear as well would leave me steering with my knee
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