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Submitted by Zeke:Voice use of a phone while driving, hands free or not, is a distraction that cannot be permitted.
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I couldn't agree more with this thought. The topic of cell phone usage has been discussed a number of times on this forum. I have previously stated this; contrary to what some may want to believe, one
cannot multi-task with any degree of efficiency. I also recall a statement by a board member,(RWebb maybe??) aircraft cockpit protocol & procedure consists of 3
distinct & separate tasks & are performed in the following order: aviate, navigate,
then communicate. I might add, these tasks were drilled into us in 'ground school'. The whole
cultural thing of cell phone usage while driving should eventually be made a form of "antisocial behaviour", in the same manner as DUI. I realize this will be a difficult & big step given the present & entrenched attitudes of some of the general public. It is becoming quite hazardous 'out there' & there have been more than a few unnecessary tragedies that have occurred on our streets & roadways directly related to driver distractions. Apologies if my 'rant' constitutes a thread hi-jack. The subject of cell phone usage while driving really pi$$es me off!
Respectfully
JB