The siren calls to me!

Tough not to text when you can speak to text and listen to your texts

Love the simple idea of putting it in the glove compartment.
Check out the movie "Locke," the whole film is a guy talking (safely) on the phone while he drives. Very good and brilliant filmmaking.

"It can wait" is a campaign that should also be rolled out to pedestrians. Yesterday I, again, grabbed a total stranger who was about to walk in front of a moving cab because they were looking at their phone instead of on coming traffic.

Thanks Ben- Distracted driving statistics forcast that many of us will be affected by tragedy that is the direct result of cell use while driving. Our program will start locally in Floral Park through the school district and local government. I'm glad you put your phone away while driving.
Some tips:While there is little that you can do to control other people’s driving, there is plenty that you can do to reduce the distractions in your own vehicle. To minimize risks while driving:
 Do not talk on your cell phone or use the text messaging feature. If you absolutely must conduct a conversation, do so using a hands-free device and speed dial.
 Never touch up your makeup or hair in the rearview mirror. You’ll look the same once you get to your destination as you do while your foot is on the gas.
 Limit your conversations with passengers and ask them to keep their voices down so you can concentrate.
 Do not smoke while you are driving, as you will probably pay more attention to not burning yourself, putting out the cigarette or inhaling than driving safely.
 Only adjust the radio or CD player when you are completely stopped.
 Never allow animals to sit on your lap while driving.
 Do not eat or drink while driving.
 Avoid reading maps or directions. Instead, pull into a parking lot to get your bearings and determine where you need to go next to reach your final destination.
 Do not take notes or search for phone numbers.
 Never use a cell phone (even with a hands-free device) in bad weather, work zones or heavy traffic.

Thanks Ben- Distracted driving statistics forcast that many of us will be affected by tragedy that is the direct result of cell use while driving. Our program will start locally in Floral Park through the school district and local government. I'm glad you put your phone away while driving.
Some tips:While there is little that you can do to control other people’s driving, there is plenty that you can do to reduce the distractions in your own vehicle. To minimize risks while driving:
 Do not talk on your cell phone or use the text messaging feature. If you absolutely must conduct a conversation, do so using a hands-free device and speed dial.
 Never touch up your makeup or hair in the rearview mirror. You’ll look the same once you get to your destination as you do while your foot is on the gas.
 Limit your conversations with passengers and ask them to keep their voices down so you can concentrate.
 Do not smoke while you are driving, as you will probably pay more attention to not burning yourself, putting out the cigarette or inhaling than driving safely.
 Only adjust the radio or CD player when you are completely stopped.
 Never allow animals to sit on your lap while driving.
 Do not eat or drink while driving.
 Avoid reading maps or directions. Instead, pull into a parking lot to get your bearings and determine where you need to go next to reach your final destination.
 Do not take notes or search for phone numbers.
 Never use a cell phone (even with a hands-free device) in bad weather, work zones or heavy traffic.
Mike

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I have a very different take; while we focus on the texting; what about lighting up or fiddling with the radios, eating or drinking....

Simply holding your cellphone in your hand can subject you to a 5 point violation. Remember, hands free really means "hands free"!