Walk and chew gum? HA! Try it talking on a cell phone!!
Posted: Sun Jan 17, 2010 6:11 pm
Jan 17, 2010: Seems that distracted drivers on cell phones aren't the only problem when using a cell phone.
Seems people are walking into traffic whicle engrossed in a cell phone conversation.
And to think folks think folks actually believe you can safely drive a car while engaged in a cell phone conversation!
See the NY Times article by Matt Richel for some examples of the hazards of simply walking down the street while talking on a cell phone:Forget Gum, Walking and using Phone is Risky
The problems which can occur when someone is walking and talking on a cell phone Illustrate the enhanced problems which can occur when someone is driving and talking on a cell phone, navigating a 5000 lb or so vehicle, travelling 35 to 50 mph or more, multi-tasking to try to pay attention to the conversation while also the changing traffic lights and/or other traffic safety devices. It is an accident waiting to happen and which has happened on many occasions.
Please also see our forum topic concerned with cell phone use while driving 2010: Stop cell phone use and texting while driving!
Seems people are walking into traffic whicle engrossed in a cell phone conversation.
And to think folks think folks actually believe you can safely drive a car while engaged in a cell phone conversation!
See the NY Times article by Matt Richel for some examples of the hazards of simply walking down the street while talking on a cell phone:Forget Gum, Walking and using Phone is Risky
The problems which can occur when someone is walking and talking on a cell phone Illustrate the enhanced problems which can occur when someone is driving and talking on a cell phone, navigating a 5000 lb or so vehicle, travelling 35 to 50 mph or more, multi-tasking to try to pay attention to the conversation while also the changing traffic lights and/or other traffic safety devices. It is an accident waiting to happen and which has happened on many occasions.
Please also see our forum topic concerned with cell phone use while driving 2010: Stop cell phone use and texting while driving!