On 8/18/2015 4:08 PM, Don Y wrote:
On 8/16/2015 9:54 PM, Muggles wrote:
On 8/16/2015 9:21 PM, Ed Pawlowski wrote:
On 8/16/2015 7:10 PM, Muggles wrote:

I highly doubt it's any more distracting than playing music might be.

I agree with you, however, have you ever seen anyone playing a musical
instrument while driving?I never have.

Listening to music though, is far different that talking on the phone.
The brain can easily tune out the radio since it is a passive activity.
The phone requires your active participation and concentration. It
has
been proven many times.

I think some people are geared to naturally process multiple events at
the same time and do it w/o any issues at all. Then there are others
who can't walk and snap their fingers at the same time. The last group
of people shouldn't probably use a cell phone, talk to passengers, or
even play a radio while they drive.

I did some volunteer work with a guy like that. We were digging through
a large box of donated items (to sort out what would be salvageable vs.
trash). He kept "implying" that I should stop talking (I was asking him
questions about what sorts of items he was looking for -- so I could
be of some help). Finally he said, "No, really, you have to stop talking!
I can't concentrate on what I'm looking for if I have to listen to you
(or anyone else)".

It was scary! What does he do when he's driving with a passenger?

LOL

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Maggie