See the GHSA website: the Governor’s Highway Safety Association’s message for all drivers is: “Don’t use cell phones or other electronic devices while driving”. “Distracted driving is deadly driving.” We need not only stay in our own lanes and mind the speed limits, but experienced drivers know that it’s important to drive defensively, which means being soberly, vigilantly watchful of the entire roadway and other vehicles. I know that some will feel it an inconvenience to have to pull over to make or answer a call, but this inconvenience could save lives. Get a hands-free device that allows you to automatically answer calls, if necessary. “Some State Highway Safety Offices have created public service announcements, and have held contests for youth to create distracted driving videos.” See the GHSA website to view these videos. I like the “Intexticated: driving while texting”. We all need to be examples for others, and novice drivers need to learn safe driving practices to survive their early driving years. And it’s not just about inexperienced drivers; we all need to limit the many distractions that would steal our attention and our lives. USA Today reported that over 3,000 people are killed each year in driving accidents caused by drivers using cell phones. That’s an outrage that needs to be addressed. As I was driving last week I saw a young girl riding a bicycle the whole while she was looking down at her phone and texting! She could have run into anyone or anything, including a moving vehicle. If I could have safely stopped her and talked to her I would have. Governor Quinn last week signed a bill that will ban the use of hand-held phones while driving in Illinois, beginning January 1, 2014. I agree; this seems an effective safety measure. In the mean-time, let’s all use our common sense, and drive safely! As long as we’re alive we can call back those missed calls and texts.
Aug 23 2013
Ban on hand-held cell phone usage while driving effective 1/1/14
See the GHSA website: the Governor’s Highway Safety Association’s message for all drivers is: “Don’t use cell phones or other electronic devices while driving”. “Distracted driving is deadly driving.” We need not only stay in our own lanes and mind the speed limits, but experienced drivers know that it’s important to drive defensively, which means being soberly, vigilantly watchful of the entire roadway and other vehicles. I know that some will feel it an inconvenience to have to pull over to make or answer a call, but this inconvenience could save lives. Get a hands-free device that allows you to automatically answer calls, if necessary. “Some State Highway Safety Offices have created public service announcements, and have held contests for youth to create distracted driving videos.” See the GHSA website to view these videos. I like the “Intexticated: driving while texting”. We all need to be examples for others, and novice drivers need to learn safe driving practices to survive their early driving years. And it’s not just about inexperienced drivers; we all need to limit the many distractions that would steal our attention and our lives. USA Today reported that over 3,000 people are killed each year in driving accidents caused by drivers using cell phones. That’s an outrage that needs to be addressed. As I was driving last week I saw a young girl riding a bicycle the whole while she was looking down at her phone and texting! She could have run into anyone or anything, including a moving vehicle. If I could have safely stopped her and talked to her I would have. Governor Quinn last week signed a bill that will ban the use of hand-held phones while driving in Illinois, beginning January 1, 2014. I agree; this seems an effective safety measure. In the mean-time, let’s all use our common sense, and drive safely! As long as we’re alive we can call back those missed calls and texts.
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