Driving and cell phones don't mix!

United States
November 24, 2010 10:51pm CST
There are so many people who drive while talking or texting on their phones! Lately I have had several people pull out in front of me because they didn't notice me! Believe me! I don't and won't text or talk on my phone while driving! I know better! I wish other people would!
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10 responses
@hushi22 (4928)
25 Nov 10
i have meet quite many drivers who do this. it is really annoying and when you tell them to concentrate on the road they will just either disregard or shout at you. duh....
2 people like this
• United States
21 Dec 10
I have a friend like that! He doesn't like to be told it would be better to not use the cell to or text while driving! He gets annoyed by it! I am sure if he got in an accident,that would change!
@rosekiss (30380)
• Eugene, Oregon
25 Nov 10
Here in the state of Oregon, we can't drive and talk on our cell phones at the same time, unless we use bluetooth. I am all for that, as it is safer that way, however, it is still better not to talk at all on the cell phone while driving. I don't usually get calls while I am driving, but if it does ring and I don't have my bluetooth ready, then, I will just let it ring, and call the person back when I get to where I am going. Some people can be so stupid to text while driving which is much worse. I would never ever do that, as that is just to dangerous, and a person is just asking for it when they do. I don't text anyway, so that will never happen while I am driving. Now if I am a passenger that is different, but not while driving. Take care, and have a very good day.
• Canada
25 Nov 10
I was in oregan last week when I saw so many people in just a few short minutes talking on there phone and even a few texting. My husband and I were so surprised by that. I know many people do it anyway even though it is illegal but to see so many in a few minute time span was surprising. Maybe the fine's are not to high there like they are where I live.
• United States
21 Dec 10
More states like Oregan should have that law! In Wisconsin teenagers can't and will get pulled over if they are caught doing both! With every driver if you are texting and driving you will be pulled over! You get fines but some people don't like to give up their money so some will stop using cell phones while driving! More states should have cell phone laws!
@mommyboo (13174)
• United States
25 Nov 10
Those of us who have been talking on the phone for years while driving and haven't had anything amiss happen continue to try and pretend you aren't flipping us off and ranting about us wherever you find an opportunity. Don't be so self righteous, there are thousands, probably MILLIONS of people who still talk and drive - don't you talk to your passengers while you drive? Have you heard of bluetooth or headsets.. or speaker? Sometimes I can just sit there in silence and try to ignore all the harsh judgements people make, other times, well... it's like the people who scream and rant about people who smoke.
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• United States
21 Dec 10
Excuse me? You called me self-righteous? No I am not! I just am sick of seeing people talking on their phones and almost causing accidents with me! I am not saying everyone who uses a cellphone while driving gets in an accident! I'm just saying it can be annoying and can cause an accident if someone is not careful!
• United States
25 Nov 10
When you're behind the wheel of a two ton vehicle then you should know better than to be distracted all the time. Safety first! I don't care how good of a multi-tasker you think you are... you shouldn't talk or text and drive at the same time! I have a friend who talks on the phone all the time while she drives and it makes me really really nervous! I tell her I worry about her but she blows me off with the "good multi-tasker" excuse.
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• United States
21 Dec 10
So many people don't think of safty first! It isn't to do with cell phones it has to do with speeding or something else! I have a friend who likes to talk and text while he drives! He get angry when you tell him it isn't safe! GR!
@sender621 (14894)
• United States
25 Nov 10
Driving and cellphones are a dangerous combination. too much can go wrong when you are distracted by a cell phone. It only takes a moment to change your life. if you need to use your cell phone, it is wiser not to be the driver. We will all live longer lives for it.
• United States
21 Dec 10
You have that right! Driving and using the cell phone is dangerous! There is proof by people dying in accidents and being severly injuried in accidents while using a cellphones! Unforuntely it doesn't get through alot people's heads sad to say!
• Indonesia
25 Nov 10
yes, i think so.. i was almost hit by a motorcycle when the driver talking on the phone.. i hope the goverment can make a rules about this driving and phone things..
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• United States
21 Dec 10
I know a teenager is caught on cell phone while driving here,Wiscinsin,get pulled over. Now if you are texting and driving,no matter the age,you'll get pulled over! I know other states have similar rules like this and more should!
@williamjisir (22819)
• China
26 Nov 10
It is very dangerous to talk on the phone while driving. I have seen many times drivers doing so while I was in their car or bus. I don't like seeing them this way, but I feel embarrassed telling the driver not to. I do wish that everyone would have a good sense of security first while driving in a car or bus. Thank you for the discussion. Take care.
• United States
21 Dec 10
Thank you for responding to my discussion! I appreciate it! So many people think it is safe to talk or text on their phones! It isn't and so many people don't realize it is dangerous! Some peole think they are invisible and nothing can happen to them! It can and lots of people learn the hard way when it does!
@dookie03 (578)
• United States
25 Nov 10
I know a lady that got a $60 dollar ticket here in colorado for texting and driving. Your right it is getting more and more serious out there. I think since there's so many that are doing it, you just need to look out more. Let them get the tickets for something so dumb. I mean really can you imagine when you get pulled over for it. I'd be pissed but yet you would no not to be so naive either.
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• United States
21 Dec 10
I have been driving more carely ever since I have had a few people pull out in front of me while on their cell phones! I am driving more carely this time of the year because of the snow and it being winter! Cell phones and winter driving together really don't mix!
@Nadinest1 (2016)
• Canada
27 Nov 10
This seems to be a very urgent problem we are having today. Everyone is using cell phones. Oprah, I think, has made people think a bit with her petition to no cell phone use while driving. We hear about accidents all the time involving cell phones. My husband drives a truck into Quebec province, Canada everyday....and I know there they aren't allowed to be on cell phones at all....not even allowed to use head phones. i thin k more provinces and states should adopt this rule as well....it will save many, many lives.
• United States
23 Dec 10
I know in some parts of the US they forbid cell phones while driving. In some states teenagers aren't allowed and will get hefty fines if caught tlaking on one! Texting is not allowed by any driver in the state I live in! I hope more cites and states band cell phones! It definatly would save lives!
@jaiho2009 (39142)
• Philippines
26 Nov 10
Texting or making calls with handset is one common causes of road accident these days. Thu you are too careful with your driving whilst the other driver behind or in the other lane is not careful,it will still cause the accident. I hope every drivers will be responsible for their life,and the other people lives too. Have a great weekend ahead
• United States
23 Dec 10
So many people think they can do more then one thing while driving! People don't think and that causes accidents! If it isn't people texting ot talking on their cwll phones a person has to watch out for other things! Like people who don't use their signal lights! I have seen people run through stop lights and stop signs! A woman almost hit me once because she ran a stop sign! All these things cause accidents,too!