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Originally Posted by RH77
I don't know if I'm alone, but for me, the part of the brain that engages decisions in vehicle operation must be closely tied to verbal conversation and aural interpretation.
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I believe I read about a study that actually proved this. From personal experience, it is obvious that talking on a cellphone (regardless of whether it is hand-free) reduces one's ability to concentrate on driving.
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Originally Posted by trikkonceptz
I have noticed that 100% of the vehicles that sit behind me for some time without incident are the ones on cell phones. Once they hangup, they pass me like everyone else. I guess they don't have the extra brain power, to coordinate a lane change while talking ..
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Case in point.
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Originally Posted by LostCause
I've heard people argue that our upcoming "hands free" law needs to be expanded to "cellphone free." Keeping your hands on the steering wheel makes sense. Keeping people from having telephone conversations is ridiculous.
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I wouldn't say it's ridiculous, but it would be extremely difficult if not impossible to enforce.