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Originally Posted by derekgas
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.
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I agree ... and studies over here have shown that it is the intensity of the conversation rather than the device itself which leads to problems ... if your phone rings and someone at the other end says "Hi, what's happening, eh" there isn't much distraction, lot's less say than if one has a long glance at that hot number with the gorgeous legs and rack. But if one's wife phones, and confesses to having had an affair with your best friend, it will probably grab much of your attention.
I wonder if it is possible to punish offenders by somehow taking their phones away ... not allowing them access to cell phone service for a long period, say six months for a first offense.
A problem that has cropped up here since the law banning cell phones has come into effect, is that folks are now trying to conceal their texting ... making them even more dangerous.
