Americans Claim to be Safe Drivers, Even While Distracted

May 19, 2008

  • May 19, 2008 at 3:04 am
    Anonymous says:
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    I recall claims from clients distracted while changing channels, how technology changes

  • May 19, 2008 at 3:57 am
    Bob says:
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    Over the last two months we had three fatalities in NH from two separate accidents. Speed, alcohol, drugs and mechanical failure were ruled out in both cases. The cause was “unexplained driver distraction”. With cell phones, texting, MP3/Ipods, GPS Etc. there are too many other things to do besides pay attention to the road.
    I see distracted drivers every day and the fact that they do not even realize that they almost hit you is the most frightening. I actualy saw a woman eating something out of a bowl with a spoon while cradling the phone to her hear..all while driving. I admit to wanting to lean on my horn but didn’t for fear that she would crash into me or some other innocent victim.
    There are already reckless driving laws on the books so I’m not sure another law will help. More education maybe?

  • May 19, 2008 at 3:57 am
    Former (Car) Commuter says:
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    I work in Boston and live north of the city. For a long time I drove to work every day. (I use public transportation now because it’s cheaper.) Before I stopped driving, one of my biggest pet peeves was women applying makeup while driving. That infuriated me to see such a lack of care for the safety of those around them. Yet another distraction we have to compensate for while on the road…

  • May 20, 2008 at 8:40 am
    Dread says:
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    What would you expect people to say? Personal assessments of driving safety while “multi-tasking” is like asking a politician if he’s honest. It’s a worthless survey and commentary. Regardless of societal changes, driving is a full-time job and demands full-time, not part-time attention. Period.

  • May 20, 2008 at 9:04 am
    Mark says:
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    I find it somewhat strange that the article entirely fails to mention hands-free cell-phone earpieces. With a Bluetooth or similar device, talking on your cell is basically the same as talking to someone else in the car. The law should require the use of a hands-free device–whether an earpiece or built-in system–for talking on a cell phone in your car (which would inherently exclude texting while driving, an amazing dangerous habit).



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