[autumnraine]

I get the texting, but conversing?

So what’s next, I can’t talk to my passengers? If I have a blue tooth or hands free in and am just talking, how is it different than talking to the person sitting next to me?

[Right Brother]

THIS IS A CLASSIC

[Right Brother]

THIS IS A CLASSIC

[Ditter]

I agree! Texting while walking should be outlawed too! But talking on your phone while driving? What about daydreaming while driving, planning dinner while driving and million other mind games. Sorry I can drive and talk at the same time.

[Pecos]

It’s different because if the person in the car that you are talking to is a federal official, and he/she sees you doing anything wrong while you are talking with them, the fed will take over driving for you - like they want to take over every other part of your life.

[ROLF of the HILL COUNTRY]

“So what’s next, I can’t talk to my passengers?”

As many of us were taught in Drivers’ Ed:
Yes, talking to your passengers can be a dangerous while driving; IT IS THE CONVERSATION ITSELF, AND THE MIND’S CONCENTRATION ON THAT SUBJECT RATHER THE SURROUNDING ENVIRONMENT THAT MAKES IT DANGEROUS. But, at least with passengers in the same vehicle, there are extra pairs of eyes to help warn you of dangers outside. On the phone, you’re in your only little world!!!