rhagfo wrote:
The biggest issue with cell phone usage is is holding the device, then it gets worse it the user decides to text!:S
Except for the texting part, I disagree. Holding something does not cause a "distraction" since only one hand is required to drive. Dialing, texting and reading are the issue.
For some irresponsible drivers the hands-free laws can make things worse when they try to hide their phone down in their laps, taking their eyes even further from the road.
In my opinion adding any distractions makes an excellent driver less so and a poor driver a disaster. Driving requires managing many tasks already and some people just aren't cut out for it. Our licensing system is a joke and doesn't filter out or forcing training upon those who really need it.