Would you support a law to ban cellphone use while driving EXCEPT for handsfree devices?

[KoolDrew]

Would you support a law to ban cellphone use while driving EXCEPT for handsfree devices?

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[AndrewR]

Originally posted by: MikeyIs4Dcats
many studies have shown that handsfree or not isn't ther problem, it's the activity of having a phone conversation. Having the phone in your hand or not didn't make much difference IIRC.

Screw studies -- what about personal experience? Of course, I've pretty much always had a standard transmission. Nevertheless, I see little difference between using a handsfree device and then having a conversation with someone in the passenger seat, with the exception that with a phone you aren't looking at the person next to you.

The biggest problem actually is dialing. I try to only dial while stopped at a light so I don't have to take my eyes off the road. Texting? Seriously, that's insane.

 

[Aquila76]

Hell yes! I almost got hit head-on today by some poser making a right turn while cradling his cellphone. He couldn't keep both hands on the wheel, so he tried the 'palm-the-wheel' method of making a turn - unsuccessfully. His 'grip' slipped and he came about 70% into my lane. Of course, he then drops the phone (almost out the window, but no such luck) and quickly over-corrects his car into the curb for a few yards.

I bought a BlueAnt in-ear Headset for my phone a year or so ago and I never get in my car without it. I think it cost me a whole $30. Hmm, $30 for a headset one time or $300 to replace your rim & tire (or a LOT more if you wreck) because you cant react in time?