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Old 06-29-2008, 08:14 PM   #44 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by Formula413 View Post
The "what about talking to passengers?" argument comes up a lot. I don't really have an answer to it, but I know it to be less distracting than talking on a cell phone. Yours is as good of an explanation as I have heard.
That's all anecdotal. If there's a study comparing the distraction of cell phones (hands free) vs. conversation with a passenger, I haven't heard of it. Yes, a passenger may alert a driver to a hazard. On the other hand, drivers frequently turn to look at their passengers while conversing. I'm not sure where the balance would be. But I certainly don't think it's a "no brainer."
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