The Last Text - A documentary on the dangers of texting while driving... (Page 3/20)
lurker DEC 29, 10:22 AM
rating - negative.
reason - posts on internet while driving, thinks it's ok.
avengador1 DEC 29, 10:37 AM

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Clearly you have NO idea of the complexities of flying a fighter jet.



And you just happen to be a jet pilot? I bet not.


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Also I would think most people on here who have seen how I operate know the kind of things I do. I taught Sunday School for over 10 years. I was a Boy Scout Troop Scoutmaster for over 10 years. Troop 1040 - Bay Lakes Counsel. Woodbadge, OA yeah all that stuff.



Aren't you supposed to lead by example? You certainly are providing a very bad example by texting and driving.

What are you going to tell the other person's family when you kill one of their loved ones, because of your ignorance to the dangerous situation you are creating. Your actions are undefensable. I hope a cop sees you texting while you are driving and tears you a new one.
I don't care what you say or what excuse you try to come up with, taking your eyes off the road is dangerous to you and to others. You think you are right because you haven't had an accident occur because of this yet. What if an animal runs in front of your car, while you are texting, and you didn't see it? How about a little kid? What if you get a flat tire or a bird hits your windshield? What if there's a pothole or other obstacle in the road? The bottom line is that there are many things that can happen on the road that are unexpected, and this is why you need to be paying attention. If you are texting you will not have enough time to react to any of these situations. There is no gray area in this matter, texting while driving is unsafe driving.
As someone said above, it is illegal for you to be doing this in your state anyway.
http://www.drivinglaws.org/wisconsin.php

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Wisconsin 2010 Update - Texting Bill Signed into Law
Wisconsin Text-Messaging Ban Signed By Governor
The Governor of Wisconsin has signed Assembly Bill 496.

The new law prohibits all drivers from driving while composing or sending an electronic text message.

The fine for a first time offense is from $20 to $400 and 4 Points on the diving record of the offender and second time offenders will face a fine from $200 to $800.

The new text messaging ban is considered a primary offense, which means a driver may be pulled over solely on the basis of suspected texting offense.

The New law will go into effect on December 1st, 2010.



So, not only are you ethically wrong, you are also legally wrong.

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Jonesy DEC 29, 11:38 AM
I have a unique perspective on this issue, as one of the only remaining humans on the planet that does not use cell phones.

I never really understood the whole point of texting, and have always thought it was stupid, and a step backwards technology wise. I used to use text message all the time, on my computer, like AIM or MSMSG.. And always found all the typing i had to do just to have a conversation was annoying, and wished i could just press a button and talk to the person using my mic, which now you can.. So when texting on cell phones came out and got popular, i never understood it.. Why in the hell would you want to sit there and type in text, when you can just call the person, talk to them, and be done with it. Plus, its more expensive than just making a call.. Doesn't make sense to me.

Iv never been a cell phone person.. If you call me at home, and im not there, then chances are im busy and don't want to talk to you anyway.. Thats just how iv always felt about it. Although i do see the usefulness of cellphones, for business people and the like.. I have a prepaid phone with like 100 minutes on it that i keep in my car, just in case of an emergency or i have a brake down or something.. I never use it.. Every 3 months i just put $10 worth of minutes on it so i can keep it active, iv never actually made a call on it yet. And iv had it a little over a year.

Cell phones and driving has always pissed me off.. Putting up with morons yapping away on their phones while driving was bad enough, now we got morons staring down at their laps to text.. I actually get really nervous these days about driving my Fiero around in town, being a little sports car in a town where your surrounded by big pickup trucks and SUV's. I cant tell you how many times iv been just sitting at a red light waiting for traffic only to see some idiot in a another car, or my favorite, a pickup truck, end up slamming on his breaks because he wasn't paying attention and nearly rear end me, only to look back and see them with a phone in their hands.. So i avoid driving my Fiero in town as much as possible, and just drive it out on the country roads (more fun anyway).. Teenagers are the worst..

My greatest fear while driving while driving around town used to be making sure i was at the speed limit so i didn't get pulled over and get a ticket, plus i keep my "fun" driving restricted to country roads, but you know how a fiero is, you feel like your going 50, but your going 75, so around town i make sure to keep an eye on myself, lol.. Now my greatest fear while driving around town is some stupid teenage girl texting her best girlfriend Kimmy that bobby from school likes her! Is going to smash into me at a red light while driving her mommy's Yukon and destroying my car, or killing me..

I understand phonedawgz argument, none of us are perfect drivers, we all speed from time to time (we drive little sports cars, of course we speed) we eat while driving, smoke cigarettes while driving, play with the radio, ect ect.. But none of those things requires you to stop watching the road (unless your stupid) while texting not only distracts your attention, but your not even watching what the hell is in front of you, so in my mind, there is a hugh difference..


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I hope a cop sees you texting while you are driving and tears you a new one.



Yeah that would be nice, but (at least in my town) cops don't enforce the cell phone laws.. Its illegal to use the cell phone while the car is in motion here, happened about 4 or 5 years ago, and i was so happy to hear about that new law.. But i see cops ignore others doing it all the time, and see cops themselves doing it all the time.. Hell just the other day i saw a cop driving down the highway, with his cell pinned to his ear with his shoulder, while he had a clipboard on his steering wheel and he was writing on it, going about 60 - 65 right through the main intersection in town, very busy area.. So iv given up pretty much on cops around here even bothering to enforce that law.. Too bad too, has cell phones and driving has been a problem around my town for quite a long time now, which is why that law was finally put into effect, plus the cops could make a lot of money for the city by giving tickets to people.. But the cops don't enforce it, so it really doesn't matter.

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starlightcoupe DEC 29, 12:01 PM
When we lived in Germany, I sometimes drove 220kph (about 135mph) on the autobahn to get to my jobsite. I worked all over Germany and had a car that was safe and capable of doing that speed for long periods of time. Phonedawgz, I wonder if you'd do crosswords, chat on a cell, text, play with your radio or whatever at that speed? Would you drive from small town to small town (usually less than 10 kilometers apart) with cows, kids, bicyclists, etc while doing the dangerous things you do while driving? What is the speed limit or traffic congestion level that would stop you from enangering yourself and others?

I admire your Fiero knowledge and morals but you're 100% wrong on this issue. One of the first detractors in this thread called you a moron but I won't go that far. Texting or other distracting behavior is moronic behavior especially for an intelligent person such as you to practice.
fastblack DEC 29, 12:02 PM
Jonesy: Texting is nice when you just want to say or ask something quick. When you sit there and have an entire conversation, that gets a bit stupid. My wife thought texting was stupid just like you, then she got a phone with a full keyboard and now she probably texts more than me.

When somebody texts me when I'm driving, I'll just have my wife text them back or wait until a stoplight or something if I'm alone. I do have to admit though, if all I need to say is "k" or something, I will usually do it quick. I'm not perfect, but I also don't do that if I'm surrounded by cars and/or pedestrians.

I understand phonedawgz's argument also. I've been very distracted before by simple things. Say you hear a song on the radio and "need" to know who sings it so you sit there and watch the radio until the artist's name scrolls across. Drop a lit cigarette on the floor (I've done this a few times)...that's usually a freaking scramble to find it. What I'm trying to get at, is that I say it's safer to quickly send a text like "k" than to dig around that McDonald's bag looking for a salt packet.

My phone actually has a voice to text option. I've never actually used it, I imagine it's probably more of a hassle. The phone will more than likely write in the wrong word then you have to try and correct it.

Everybody drive safe, other than Brad, none of us are bulletproof.
dmcgreene DEC 29, 12:13 PM

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Originally posted by pontiackid86:

It is sad when this happens.. i'll admit it, i'v done it on numerous occasions and never had any kind of close calls with it (im a multitaskin MF) but latley i'v learned to wait or if its that crittical i'll either call the person or stop off on the side of the road to send a text back. This is one of the reasons why i like driving stick shift.. between clutchign shifting and steering you really dont have time to text.



i agree.. im 17 and used to txt and drive when i was driving an auto. but now i drive a stick and i cant txt muchless hold a cup of coffee and drive... i usually let my passenger txt if its important, and if its a phone call and its important i send it to my bluetooth radio if not ignore it ... but i do regret txting and driving since two of my classmates died in a car accident a few months ago even if the cause was speed and not texting,
Jonesy DEC 29, 12:19 PM
I can understand when you just wanna tell someone "k" it would seem silly to actually call them on the phone to say that.. If someone is texting you a question that only requires a "k" to answer.. I seriously doubt its very important, and can wait 5 or 10 minutes for you to stop at a redlight, or get home and answer them then. So i hear were ya comin from fastblack, and understand your logic on the matter.

too you: (Its illogical to make a full phone call when all you want to say is "k")

too me: (its 100 times more illogical to put yourself and others in harms way, so you can tell someone "k")

Not judging anyone, im not perfect either, but thats just my opinion on the subject.

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Kekipi DEC 29, 12:34 PM

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Originally posted by 8Ball:


Yea, if you think Texting while driving is ok... You are a moron. I don't care how many years you spent teaching sunday school, Texting while driving is stupid. And so is everyone who does it. I would hate for YOU to kill someone that I love just because you felt BORED while driving your two ton vehicle at 70 miles an hour, 6 feet from my loved ones bumper. Tell me, exactly WHEN does 2 tons of metal not need your full attention?

So you freely admit to breaking the law as well.... Texting is banned in your state, but you post to the forum while driving. But it is ok.. YOU are teaching our youth.

Smarten the heck up and act like the good intelligent adult you claim to be.



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Kekipi DEC 29, 12:36 PM

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Originally posted by Boondawg:

I wept.



I'm slightly embarrassed to say, but me too.
Kekipi DEC 29, 12:38 PM

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Originally posted by phonedawgz:

Your wording is very offensive.

I have yet to find a driver that doesn't break the law just about every time he/she drives. I guess you are going to tell me you drive the speed limit or below all the time? Or is it you are going to tell me that it's ok to break that one?

Now if you read what I said and compare it to what you said you will see your example doesn't qualify for when I said I text.

I'll put my driving record up against yours any day. I'm quite sure I will win.




But don't text it while driving please.