What tasks should be illegal whilst driving?

Discussion in 'Fred's House of Pancakes' started by Robert Holt, Sep 22, 2013.

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  1. Talking on a hands-free type of cell phone

    26.7%
  2. Talking on a cell phone held in one hand

    86.7%
  3. Texting on a cell phone

    93.3%
  4. Applying makeup, combing/brushing hair, shaving

    86.7%
  5. Making entries or actively choosing options on a GPS navigation system

    26.7%
  6. Making entries or actively changing channels on the entertainment system

    20.0%
  7. Reading book, newspaper , etc.

    86.7%
  8. Eating using your hand(s)

    40.0%
  9. Eating using a knife, fork, or spoon

    73.3%
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  1. Robert Holt

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    Really would like to know what Priuschat viewers think should be illegal while driving a car. Please check any and all tasks you think should be made ILLEGAL while driving:
     
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    smoking

    drinking

    sex

    unrestrained pets

    talking with passengers

    attending to children

    changing stations on the radio

    day dreaming

    sleeping at intersections, or in the fast lane

    singing

    listening to talk radio, or NPR.
     
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    I voted talking and texting on a hand-held. I see this more than anything else. As a matter of fact, there was a crash right down the street about a week ago where a girl on her hand-held pulled out of a side street, in front of a guy and got nailed. Luckily, no one was hurt, but witnesses said she had the phone up to her ear when she pulled out and a ticket was issued to her.
     
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    Wow. I had thought about some of those other things, but kept it to things I have actually seen on the road. Interesting that some folks would be even stricter than I am.
     
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    oh, did I forget the <SARCASM> </SARCASM> tags again?
     
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    No problem as long as it's hands-free...
     
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    Where there's a will, there's a way. :D
     
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    JimboPalmer Tsar of all the Rushers

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    I am not sure I would make any of those illegal, I would certainly make such drivers uninsured.
     
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    Talking and texting on hand-helds while driving is illegal in NJ.