geared   302 #61 Posted June 29, 2015 Talk about dramatic... You're comparing a drunk falling out of a pub to someone (who you didnt have to name) sat STATIONARY at a light txting. You're only miffed because it was you who get held up for a few seconds its a non starter   'They say' (depending on which source you believe) that being on a phone, is actually far more dangerous than being over the limit.  Obviously if you're falling over drunk you shouldn't stand near a car, let alone get in one and drive it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
DT Ralge   10 #62 Posted June 30, 2015 (edited) 'They say' (depending on which source you believe) that being on a phone, is actually far more dangerous than being over the limit. Obviously if you're falling over drunk you shouldn't stand near a car, let alone get in one and drive it.  The research source was the Transport Research Lab. The results showed quite clearly that a driver at the 35 microgram level (just blowing "drunk") responded to a hazard more quickly than a sober driver hands-free and quicker still than a sober driver hand-held.  The road safety message is, therefore, don't drink and drive and keep any phone conversations (handheld or hands-free) short and sweet. Edited June 30, 2015 by DT Ralge Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
RickyM Â Â 10 #63 Posted June 30, 2015 People chatting on a mobile phone whilst driving are stupid idiots showing no regard to their own safety, that of their passengers and that of other road users and pedestrians. Â I think they should lose their licences. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...