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ecstatic (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-25-09 10:03 AM Original message |
Test Demonstrates Texting While Behind The Wheel Can Be Even More Dangerous Than Drunk Driving |
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el_bryanto (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-25-09 10:05 AM Response to Original message |
1. Who knew not paying attention while driving could be dangerous? |
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ecstatic (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-25-09 10:08 AM Response to Reply #1 |
5. That's what EVERYONE thinks about him/herself |
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Bicoastal (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-25-09 10:19 AM Response to Reply #1 |
8. I was nearly killed after my friend drove drunk with me in the passenger seat... |
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Javaman (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-25-09 10:06 AM Response to Original message |
2. I think we can file this under the "no shit" category. nt |
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hobbit709 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-25-09 10:07 AM Response to Original message |
3. Driving and yakking on phone is more dangerous than drunk driving. |
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Eric J in MN (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-25-09 10:21 AM Response to Reply #3 |
9. Yes, and it doesn't matter if the person is holding the phone or not. |
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havocmom (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-25-09 10:07 AM Response to Original message |
4. Glad we are getting hard data on this issue |
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Democracyinkind (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-25-09 10:14 AM Response to Original message |
6. Imagine the effects of DUI and texting at the same time. A perfect storm. nt |
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-..__... (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-25-09 10:46 AM Response to Reply #6 |
17. Texting/Tweeting while DUI. |
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ecstatic (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-25-09 05:07 PM Response to Reply #17 |
22. Sadly, they would probably tweet during their last moments |
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Eric J in MN (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-25-09 10:19 AM Response to Original message |
7. RE "even if sweeping legislation were passed today to outlaw any typing behind the wheel..." |
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MindPilot (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-25-09 10:37 AM Response to Reply #7 |
14. How would that work? |
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Eric J in MN (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-25-09 10:46 AM Response to Reply #14 |
16. If you just weaved once.... |
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MindPilot (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-25-09 11:01 AM Response to Reply #16 |
20. Right there on the spot? |
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Eric J in MN (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-25-09 11:12 AM Response to Reply #20 |
21. I'm not advocating searches of drivers or their cars in that situation. |
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MindPilot (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-25-09 10:22 AM Response to Original message |
10. At least a drunk driver is still looking out the window. |
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JerseygirlCT (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-25-09 10:23 AM Response to Original message |
11. I cannot believe that people are stupid enough to text while driving. |
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SidDithers (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-25-09 10:31 AM Response to Original message |
12. I like to drive and read DU on my iPhone ... |
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rocktivity (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-25-09 10:33 AM Response to Original message |
13. Drinking and driving can be done with one hand |
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MindPilot (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-25-09 10:45 AM Response to Reply #13 |
15. Both hands: It's the beautiful thing about DUI vs all other means of public endangerment |
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kath (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-25-09 10:46 AM Response to Original message |
18. Winner of the "No Shit, Sherlock" award of the day. |
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galileoreloaded (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-25-09 10:53 AM Response to Original message |
19. Do it all the time, works great. These people just need more practice. |
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