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By aigel: How is that more distracting than having a discussion with the passenger in your car? I don't even have to look at my counterpart.
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I must remonstrate. I & a few others are of the opinion when talking to a passenger, they often perceive visual cues relevant to a current driving situation & can react & temper their actions accordingly. A person
'on-the-other-end' however, has no such situational awareness & could very well prove to be a distraction - especially if both parties are involved in an emotional &/or heated conversation. At the end of the day, no matter how you slice it or rationalize this whole 'multi-tasking' thing - we ain't wired for this & we do a lousy job of it.
Personally, I make it a cardinal rule to not answer my cell while driving & I try to refrain from any heavy conversation with passengers.
Cheers
JB