Date: Mon, 4 Aug 2003 09:15:27 +0100 From: David Taylor <djtaylornopsamoot.com> Subject: OT: Re: SAAB 9-3 and bluetooth
> a couple of weeks ago. They found that use of a hands free device > was just as distracting as a hand held device while driving. On the other hand, I have no problem saying "hang on i'm busy" when on the phone, my driving comes first. The phones thing is just one area though, lets not waste time putting the world to rights on the other following distractions which seem to take a priority over driving:- drinking mugs of tea/coffee talking to passenger (turing to face them) same for rear seat children applying make-up lighting cigarettes tuning the radio reading maps writing notes across the steering wheel Then of course, even those fully capable of driving and not committing the above still have trouble using the correct lanes on motorways thus turning a 3 lane road into a dual carriageway with one overtaking lane. Oh and I shouldn't forget the muppets that think rear high intensity lights should be used all day the moment a rain drop hits the windscreen, or the boy racers that think front fog lights look cool. Shall I get off my hobby horse now? :) David.