How do you feel about texting or talking on cell phones while driving?

Very dangerous indeed - and an arrestable offense in most of Europe, I believe. There was a scientific study a while ago that figured out 1 in every 200 people could actually drive and phone without being dangerous, but it's a very rare ability. The law here states that you have to stop, unless you have a hands-free installation (which doesn't cover texting, obviously).

Well, I am going to have to go against the masses on this one. I do feel that texting is extremely dangerous while driving ... not just the texting part but reading the received messages as well ... and it should wait until a later time or at least pull over to the side of the road if it really is that important. I think that if you have a 'hands-free' device for your phone, though, then it is alright to talk on the phone while driving. I do not see it as any different than talking to a passenger, and many people do this all the time without a problem. In fact, I get very bored when driving if I do not have someone to talk with or music to listen to and sing along with. I think that I would probably be more dangerous if I couldn't talk or listen to music, especially if I decided to accidentally take a nap from being bored.

There is a saying that says "do not talk to the driver while the vehicle is in motion". This holds true because the concentration of the driver will be divided and he might meet an accident on the road. Texting and talking on the phone is very dangerous and there are so many reported accidents here in our country even though it is very prohibited here.

I agree! My husband does this sometimes and it drives me crazy!!! I'll tell him that if he needs to text so bad, hand the phone to me in the passenger seat and *I* will text for him. It scares me to have him not watching the road like that, I wish they would pass a law against it here too! Of course I have been guilty of this myself but only when I was STOPPED in a traffic jam LOL, I am too scared to look away from the road!

I don't think it's a very smart thing to do. Drivers get easily distracted doing anything while they drive. Texting is the worst though in my opinion. The driver becomes completely distracted and barely pay attention to the road. Talking on the phone is still bad, but at least the driver can pay some attention to the road. So many accidents are caused by texting and driving and even while people talk on the phone. It's a dangerous habit and I think that there should be stricter laws to enforce cell phone use while driving.

I hate it when people do this! Some people can safe drive and talk on the phone. But some people can't talk on the phone and drive safe. The texting I don't think anyone should attempt to do this while driving. It's just an accident waiting to happen. Many people have lost their life due to this. I hate to see people trying to text and driving at the same time, stupid move!

Hi Angelee, Many places have made it illegal to text and drive and I think they should. I don't know how people do it anyway. I'll be driving along and my daughter will text me and I really can't even read the text while driving, let alone text her back. Talking isn't quite so bad because at least your eyes are on the road. What is dangerous is when the phone rings and they are fishing around trying to find it while driving. It'd be nice if people would just use common sense and we wouldn't need all these laws for every little thing but it is well known that many accidents have been caused by texting and driving and yet you still see it all the time.

I talk on the cell phone while driving, but I don't text. Texting is dangerous enough when driving with out the added issue of me having a touchscreen phone now. And I do agree that driving is dangerous enough. If it is raining out or a lot of traffic I won't even talk on the phone and drive, but sometimes it is just necessary to answer a call while driving. Where I live it is illegal to text and drive, but it is not yet illegal to talk on the phone and drive.

I do feel the same.It is an offensive and illegal case here in India. The driver must have high degree of concentration while driving.Texting or calling while driving will greatly erode the concentration of the driver.We all know it is too dangerous.But still most of the people uses the phone while driving. The main reason in my opinion is the fast moving world.TIME is precious,But LIFE is more precious.We must put hands together to provide consciousness in society so that we can save our brothers.

You know there is something called blue tooth or headset? Many phones come with it. But some can be bought just like that from any phone store. I am not sure why people spend a whole lot of money in getting a new phone, but show no interest in getting one of those tools. They are actually very helpful. I use a headset and it always allows me to drive at ease. But from my business communication class, I came to know that many people text while driving and this actually causes accidents. This is outrageous. Text messaging requires concentration and so does driving. No matter how one boasts of multitasking those two cannot go hand in hand. But recently, my boyfriend told me that he even saw people read books while driving. I had a hard time believing that. But I know he was telling the truth. Many people just like to get the thrill out of driving. But that should not be taken as a joke. Doing anything while driving is dangerous. I live in California and here we are given ticket if we are caught by cops talking on the phone while driving. A headset or blue tooth is the option they told us to go for. But people don't listen to their suggestion and carry on using the phone without that tool. Some even drive too slow when on the phone. It slows down the traffic. I cannot explain to you how angry I feel about it.

I think in some countries texting or using the phone while driving is a crime. A lot of accidents have happened because of this. This has caused the untimely deaths of many people just because some drivers did not use their conscience or common sense. This should be banned everywhere. Drivers who are caught doing this should be reported and should be jailed.

Yes, I agree with you. If it's something important, pull over somewhere. If it isn't, put it off for later when you've reached your destination. This has caused a lot of road accidents already.

As long as the person can truly multi task by driving correctly and talking I do not mind the talking on the phone as much as I HATE texting while driving. I have seen too many people almost hit another (including almost hitting me!) vehicle when texting on the phone while driving. It makes me nuts!

I really don't understand how anyone can text or speak on the phone while driving. Nothing can be important enough to jeopardise your own life and the lives of others, just to take a phone call? As you said, it's easy enough to pull over if its really that urgent. It would be interesting to know how many accidents are caused because of people on their cell phones - I'm sure a lot could be prevented if laws were tightened on this or if people actually got the message about how dangerous and foolish it is!!

Of course, i must agreed with you. Because it is unwise to danger one own life on the road just because wanting to text or talk on the phone with their loves ones or someone very important. It is wise to stop the car at the side, in case need to talk or text someone important at the very moment. We must always remember that we only have 1 life and must always take good care of it. So far, no one have 9 lives like cat, right?

Now,days the technology is being more improved that no one walks in the road without cellphones.Basically,the rays passed by the cell is more dangerous to our ears.The most important thing with all the people is that,they have started to have conversations, with cellphones during driving also.It is the most stupid thing that most people does.Why do people do like these?Offcourse they know its not good and advicable thing.So,my point of view is that,people have to concentrate in only driving,let it be at any cost.The family members should also advice them not to use cellphones while driving.Now, a days there we can watch very well watch in tv regarding the harmless of using cellphones,and its our foolishness to do even though we are aware of these things.So,we are the responsible person who should totally avoid these things.

In modern time,life and working is very urgently,people have not much time for communicating with other people except working time,so happen this that texting or talking while driving,I agree this is very dangerous,but this is a result of social development

my mom does it all the time as a matter of fact we almost got in a wreck when she was texting yesterday.

hi Angelee i am agree with you the using of cell phone at driving time is very dangrous and some time its become dangrous for other travelors/drivers also for our urgent and necessery calls have to use bluethooth device or headset and the conversation should be short as possible but for the text its totally not allowed. becouse safety is more important than other things thanks for reading

It's diangous!