Obama Bans Texting While Driving for Federal Employees
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Good idea of course (seriously, some people do truly idiotic things when they drive), but I don't see how he'd enforce it.
Just another thought while we are at it wouldn't you ban the laptops, instant on speed guns, and radios police use while driving? Do we ban MP3 players? I mean finding the playlist "Metal" takes just as much if not more attn than texting. What about drinking? that bottle of pepsi is distracting. So is having a screaming kid in the back seat. I say leave things as they are and when people are at fault in an accident then nail them. Some feel good ban on txting will accomplish nothing more than a few fines, and maybe the odd individual or two will cease.
Trouble with texting is it makes green lights appear more often. Take an opportunity at a red light you Know lasts for 2 minutes, and what does it do? Lasts 30 seconds now.
This is a good move. Most likely a nationwide ban will require a bill, and I don't see our congress being that cooperative. I'll give them a cookie if they pass a decent health bill but a texting ban? Don't push your luck. This would be better left up to the states to enact on. Once more states follow suit then more will, and then we won't need DC to act on it. You want a texting while driving ban? Don't write your national congressperson, write your state Governor and state congressperson. Will actually have a better chance of getting attention.
This is a good move. Most likely a nationwide ban will require a bill, and I don't see our congress being that cooperative. I'll give them a cookie if they pass a decent health bill but a texting ban? Don't push your luck. This would be better left up to the states to enact on. Once more states follow suit then more will, and then we won't need DC to act on it. You want a texting while driving ban? Don't write your national congressperson, write your state Governor and state congressperson. Will actually have a better chance of getting attention.
Diabolical Box? is it seriously called that? it's called Pandora's Box here...Tom Goldman said:
anyway, on topic, I think it's a smart thing to do. It lowers the chances of killing said school children. oh. and puppies. but I'm not as worried about them.
Once you give something to the American public it's nearly impossible to take it away. e.g. speech, guns, and texting.
There is little doubt that distracted driving is a huge and growing growing problem. Currently 80% of all crashes involve driver distraction 3 seconds before the event ? and mobile phone usage is the number one source of driver distraction (NHTSA and VTTI).
That said, it's a complicated behavioral problem. In order to modify people's behavior you need more than laws. Indeed, you need innovative technology solutions to help people understand the consequences of their decisions (criminal, financial, psychological, and social).
I am the founder of ZoomSafer where we have developed patented software for smart phones to help people make better decisions and help prevent distracted driving.
If you're interested in seeing how it works you can watch this video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yz1jXUgjLS0 ? or if you have a Blackberry you can visit http://www.zoomsafer.com to try it out for FREE.
Please Note: Our next beta release is scheduled for November 1st and includes major enhancements for consumers and corporations. Also, Windows Mobile and Android are planned for end of year.
Thanks for the opportunity to post.
There is little doubt that distracted driving is a huge and growing growing problem. Currently 80% of all crashes involve driver distraction 3 seconds before the event ? and mobile phone usage is the number one source of driver distraction (NHTSA and VTTI).
That said, it's a complicated behavioral problem. In order to modify people's behavior you need more than laws. Indeed, you need innovative technology solutions to help people understand the consequences of their decisions (criminal, financial, psychological, and social).
I am the founder of ZoomSafer where we have developed patented software for smart phones to help people make better decisions and help prevent distracted driving.
If you're interested in seeing how it works you can watch this video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yz1jXUgjLS0 ? or if you have a Blackberry you can visit http://www.zoomsafer.com to try it out for FREE.
Please Note: Our next beta release is scheduled for November 1st and includes major enhancements for consumers and corporations. Also, Windows Mobile and Android are planned for end of year.
Thanks for the opportunity to post.
Let people drive and text so when they die they can explain to god why they traded their lives for texting or for the atheists that would be called "natural selection."
But in all seriousness texting while driving is the stupidest thing I was in the breakroom at work and they had Trauma the new show on NBC, on and a guy caused quite a few wrecks when he was texting while drive. I wish i could have seen what happened to him but I had to get back to work.
My sister once text while driving when i was with her, and i yelled at her took her phone away then explained to her calmly why i was pissed at her. Her response "Im a really good driver."
But in all seriousness texting while driving is the stupidest thing I was in the breakroom at work and they had Trauma the new show on NBC, on and a guy caused quite a few wrecks when he was texting while drive. I wish i could have seen what happened to him but I had to get back to work.
My sister once text while driving when i was with her, and i yelled at her took her phone away then explained to her calmly why i was pissed at her. Her response "Im a really good driver."
I know the feeling. My mother texts and drives almost every time when we get into the car. There have been so many times I just want to grab her phone and toss it out of the window so she pays attention.scotth266 said:
I'm pretty sure that's satire, not trolling. Admittedly it's hard to tell the difference, but I think the 'Hitler' godwinnning part emphasises a slightly satirical nature.DarkWarriorSSJ said:
Which would be well and good until they hit that group of school children and puppies who happen to be in the wrong place and the wrong time.crimsonshrouds said:
There might even be a kitten or two in the group!
Tom Goldman said:
That sounds pretty irresponsible. Driving with one arm is one thing, but diverting your attention to something else other than looking directly in front of you is a recipe for disaster. Unless you meant this as a joke or something.In America yes it is indeed called Diabolical Box. The Pandora's Box title is reserved for the PAL territories.Greyfox105 said:
Good for him. I can't say I'm dismayed to hear this, seeing as I never text anyway and I've always thought texting while driving causes more problems than it solves.
I guess not. There is this weird habit at times of changing DS names from American to PAL releases and vice versa. Kirby Canvas Curse became Kirby Power Paintbrush. Another Code: Two Memories became Trace Memory. There are some more examples but I can't recall them at the moment.Amnestic said:
Edit: Wait I remembered another one. Brain Age: Train your Brain in Minutes a Day became Dr. Kawashima's Brain Training: How Old is Your Brain? A real headscratcher that one...