Tennessee To Ban Texting While Driving

Comment #11

konane — Sat, 23 Feb 2008 04:33:53 GMT

<br />Talking on a cell while driving is distracting even with hands free so make every effort to avoid it.

Comment #10

justxploring — Fri, 22 Feb 2008 20:09:18 GMT

Many people use bluetooth and don't need to take their eyes off the road, but I still think it interferes with their concentration. I was talking to someone who wanted to take down my number and other information. I said "I'll wait until you stop later" and his answer was "I've gotten really good at driving with my knees." I don't think this is going to stop, since it's very hard for a cop to know if someone is using an earpiece. I've been in store restrooms and heard people chatting while... [ More ]

Comment #9

jim695 — Fri, 22 Feb 2008 18:42:15 GMT

My standard answer was, "How the hell do I know? You called ME." It turns out that mine was the first number that came to their minds any time they happened to be bored. Maybe I should found this flattering but, in truth, it only caused me to conclude that I need to get some new friends who have something going on in their lives.<br /> One day, after I had pulled off the road to answer three or four "What's Up" calls, I decided that enough was enough. I wasn't having a very good day anyway, an... [ More ]

Comment #8

ThatScaryChick — Fri, 22 Feb 2008 17:53:21 GMT

I agree that all states should follow this. My 15 year old sister used to text on the phone while she was driving and my mom and I had to put a stop to it. I am hoping she doesn't do it while we aren't in the car with her, but sometimes teenagers think they know best.

Comment #7

Tenaj — Fri, 22 Feb 2008 17:21:23 GMT

I agree 2. Both talking on the phone and texting should be against the law.

Comment #6

spy153 — Fri, 22 Feb 2008 15:41:33 GMT

I think they should should slap them with a stiffer fine than that. And maybe make them watch those awful driving school movies where everyone wrecks so they can see what they may be causing. Itis too dangerous an act to be fiddling with a cell phone while trying to drive... especially if you are texting. I have noticed most cops in my area will pull over to make their cell phone calls to the station or wherever. I have to admit, I am proud of them for setting a good example.

Comment #5

LOTTOMIKE — Fri, 22 Feb 2008 14:15:37 GMT

the real scary thing is i saw a guy in an 18 wheeler messing around with his phone doing this the other day.i kept wanting to get his license number and call it in to the law.people need to watch the road.i do think its mainly younger people in the teens and twenties mainly doing the text thing though.

Comment #4

Rick G — Fri, 22 Feb 2008 12:45:02 GMT

Count me in too. It's odd that the cops will pull over a drunk driver for driving erratically but texters and cell yappers drive just as erratically and get a free ride.

Comment #3

LOTTOMIKE — Fri, 22 Feb 2008 10:08:57 GMT

i agree.

Comment #2

justxploring — Fri, 22 Feb 2008 09:26:24 GMT

I agree with Emily. Actually, talking on cell phones isn't too safe either. People need to pay attention when they drive.