I dug up this blog that I saved from Yahoo 360 before it went belly-up. It includes the comments. Fortunately some of the guilty parties are identified as "Yahoo-User" if they left Yahoo (deleted? and maybe returned later) I wonder how many of you have changed your ways.
I used to text only at red-lights, and maybe read some while driving. Ain't doing that anymore.
TITLE: Text Driving
DATE: 05/08/2007 12:06:08
STATUS: publish
BODY:
Typing in traffic could be happening in the driving lane next to you.
Drivers who take their eyes off the road to text and e-mail, keying in messages into cell phones, PDAs and BlackBerrys while racing down the road, are indulging a dangerous habit.
One April 2006 study found that 80 percent of crashes, and 65 percent of near crashes, are caused by distractions -- from putting on makeup to writing and eating. And teens say that texting is their No. 1 driving distraction, according to another 2006 study from Liberty Mutual Research Institute for Safety and Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD).
Now, some states are cracking down on the problem.
Next week, Washington will become the first state to ban "driving while texting." At least three states and the District of Columbia already ban using cell phones without hands-free devices.
http://abcnews.go.com/GMA/
We don't know anybody who does that do we, Jana?
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COMMENT:
AUTHOR: Tucker
DATE: 05/08/2007 12:10:06
(Bashfully comes forward). I only did one time. Please don't take the car away
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COMMENT:
AUTHOR: A Yahoo! user
DATE: 05/08/2007 12:13:11
I just can drive keeping my eyes wide driving for everyone including me here.
So texting is not a options just like talking on the cell is not.
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COMMENT:
AUTHOR: A Yahoo! user
DATE: 05/08/2007 12:20:50
Ummm...no! I would never do that. Nuh uhn...not me.
*tiptoeing away quietly)
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COMMENT:
AUTHOR: MrsCreoleJ
DATE: 05/08/2007 12:24:45
I don't do the text; just talk on my cell..LOL
But they really need to ban here in Louisiana.
I'm still up; I';; be like a walking zombie to work...My Lord!
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COMMENT:
AUTHOR: A Yahoo! user
DATE: 05/08/2007 12:25:52
Uuuh...well...uuuh...yeah i do, but I keep my eyes on the road, mostly. I do try to wait til I get to a red light and then type away, but uuuh...well...sometimes...
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COMMENT:
AUTHOR: A Yahoo! user
DATE: 05/08/2007 12:26:04
I'm guilty - I text drive all the time
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COMMENT:
AUTHOR: A Yahoo! user
DATE: 05/08/2007 12:31:07
I don't know how to do it, I like what Samuel Jackson called on Boondocks.
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COMMENT:
AUTHOR: saraphen
DATE: 05/08/2007 12:33:31
I'm surprised at the number of confessions!!! I need to put my habit back on...LOL
@BDCC...what did Samuel Jackson call on Boondocks?
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COMMENT:
AUTHOR: Lis
DATE: 05/08/2007 12:38:42
*no comment*
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COMMENT:
AUTHOR: A Yahoo! user
DATE: 05/08/2007 12:41:20
*whistling*
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COMMENT:
AUTHOR: A Yahoo! user
DATE: 05/08/2007 13:04:46
I rarely text from my cell phone. I mean, it was have to be under extreme circumstances for me to text someone.
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COMMENT:
AUTHOR: LadyPurple ஐValஐ
DATE: 05/08/2007 14:08:29
All I can say is be careful if you do ("if" or "until" they change the law). I don't do it myself and don't agree with driving while on a cell phone at all (unless the device is in the ear). I've seen many people almosst hit either me or other pedestrians (especially in parking lots while TRYING to park a car) and on the cell phone at the same time. Someone almost ran over me, Mom and James 3 weekends ago cause she was on the cell phone and trying to park her HUGE SUV! I think "multi-tasking" as they call it is very dangerous. So to text is JUST as bad. NOTE: I have a right to express my own opinion (But what it really boils down to is that I truly feel for the safety of everyone --- those in the car and those outside of it (that's my concern). But that doesn't mean I'm against anyone here doing what they do. My prayer is that you'll be protected as you continue on....the way you are.....until.....change takes place. Again, be alert everyone.
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COMMENT:
AUTHOR: A Yahoo! user
DATE: 05/08/2007 14:34:25
Oh...no...you didn't!....I only text at stop lights...LOL.
I was wondering why you and Tinker looked so scared while I was driving....ROTFLMYAO
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COMMENT:
AUTHOR: TINKERTOY .. the 1 & only original
DATE: 05/08/2007 16:02:20
I am absolutely not guilty ... I have hardly had my cell phone on since I was in Chicago .. and don't know how to send a text message.
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COMMENT:
AUTHOR: CynthiaღMarie
DATE: 05/08/2007 16:19:42
i can barely text while standing still.... i have a friend that eats a bowl of cereal and puts on mascara while driving.
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COMMENT:
AUTHOR: A Yahoo! user
DATE: 05/08/2007 16:21:17
I cannot think of anything that would be so important that I would have to be distracted while driving to text someone. I am guilty of talking on my cell while driving, so that's not too bad is it?????
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COMMENT:
AUTHOR: A Yahoo! user
DATE: 05/08/2007 16:33:01
I don't text while driving but I will eat while driving and that's bad!!
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COMMENT:
AUTHOR: §implyShe
DATE: 05/08/2007 17:28:59
Over in Singapore, it's a ban on the use of cell while driving, and that includes texting. It's too dangerous, not only to self but also to the general public.
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COMMENT:
AUTHOR: SloMoshun
DATE: 05/08/2007 18:02:47
I wouldn't even want to take that chance!!!... It's already like driving for the guy in front of you, in back of you an on both sides of you in addition to operating your own vehicle.. I couldn't add texting or makeup to that equation... LOL!!!
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COMMENT:
AUTHOR: TheszEyz
DATE: 05/08/2007 18:48:13
Now, these are the folks that should, as Bella used to do, have pennies thrown at them driving down the road. You know, trying to text and drive, and the next thing you know, you've killed a family of four; driving texters are murderers awaiting their assignment from satan. Yeah, I said it! I think this is one of the most inconsiderate things a person can do while driving. As if they are free from causing, or, being harmed.
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COMMENT:
AUTHOR: A Yahoo! user
DATE: 05/08/2007 19:24:29
I just learned how to text so I know I will not be doing it while driving.....
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COMMENT:
AUTHOR: A Yahoo! user
DATE: 05/08/2007 19:59:16
I can only drive while driving :D LOL!! anything else and you're askin' for trouble :)
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COMMENT:
AUTHOR: A Yahoo! user
DATE: 05/08/2007 22:45:52
Not me... I only shoot pictures while driving....
Just kidding!
Sabiha
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COMMENT:
AUTHOR: MzVirtue™**ReLoaded**
DATE: 05/09/2007 01:49:30
*tap *tap (Is this thing on?) Uhm, I used to be guilty of it. I would make sure no cars were close and use redlights... this isn't being recorded is it?... but I have thought it over and understand the implications...*drops mic *hangs head in shame and walks out the comment box...
~V~
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COMMENT:
AUTHOR: A Yahoo! user
DATE: 05/09/2007 05:52:46
I don't do much texting at all. But I saw one hellacious car accident on the way home last night. As a matter of fact, I was only about 1 minute away from being the car right behind it. I see a lot of people texting on the highway, it wouldn't surprise me if this person was aslo.
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COMMENT:
AUTHOR: A Yahoo! user
DATE: 05/10/2007 09:17:32
Here we have DWT (driving while texting) Its the law and $500 fine if caught texting. Now that's one time I will call the tips hotline. I don't even use my cell unless I use my bluetooth while driving. Great Post!
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COMMENT:
AUTHOR: Mz.VAL
DATE: 05/10/2007 20:55:41
(clearing throat)...Ummm I pull over first...yea, thats it!
Seriously, I try not to, but am like Cheri and do try to rush thru at stop lights....they need to be more aggressive with selling those "hands free" devices...and make em' cheaper too!
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COMMENT:
AUTHOR: A Yahoo! user
DATE: 05/11/2007 04:29:17
I hope NC will soon make demands!
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COMMENT:
AUTHOR: Bevnee
DATE: 05/11/2007 06:58:24
No I wouldn't do that, but I see so many everyday that do. And you know it's very scary. This is a great post. Thanks.
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COMMENT:
AUTHOR: A Yahoo! user
DATE: 05/11/2007 19:13:09
hmmmmm......*lookin around for ms julie*.....
she is definitely....GUILTY!!....
yes i'm rattin u out.....lol
1 comment:
kisura saraphen,
I love the fact that you actually used old blog content on a blog, i have to do that at some point.
the comments are funny. The sad part of the cell phone is that it opens up for communication that is all to often not necessary. Situations in the car are just extreme examples.
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