Can not understand young drivers and texting!!!

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Coming home tonight in my F-250 (yes it`s a F@%D) two young girls come speeding up to my left and almost rammed me in the side.Thank God for my duel mirrors on both sides to see the lights right next to my truck.I swerved to the shoulder of the two lane street.When we both straightened out I look over at this small foreign car only to see her texting and driving.Not only is it dangerous but it`s illegal in Florida.These stupid kids dont realize that your phone lights up in the dark and it`s clearly visible.When we came to the red light I yelled at her to not text and drive.They did`nt put down their windows so I made hand motions on no texting but I`m sure it fell on deaf ears.Turn on the TV anytime and you see commercials on this matter and the dangers.Where are the Parents?My truck probably would have made it out better than that small car but who needs the hassle and what if they were seriously injured.
I`m done with my rant and thanks for listening.
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I got a ticket for driving and texting last year.....$180
Went to San Antonio in December got a speeding ticket going 63 on a 40
 
Maybe it's because I'm young and my job is to drive, but I notice that most drivers on the road that are doing something dangerous tend to be older.

With that being said, I agree that texting and driving is incredibly stupid. Any distraction can be potentially dangerous, even glancing down to adjust the radio or HVAC.
 
57BORNTORUN said:
Coming home tonight in my F-250 (yes it`s a F@%D) two young girls come speeding up to my left and almost rammed me in the side.Thank God for my duel mirrors on both sides to see the lights right next to my truck.I swerved to the shoulder of the two lane street.When we both straightened out I look over at this small foreign car only to see her texting and driving.Not only is it dangerous but it`s illegal in Florida.These stupid kids dont realize that your phone lights up in the dark and it`s clearly visible.When we came to the red light I yelled at her to not text and drive.They did`nt put down their windows so I made hand motions on no texting but I`m sure it fell on deaf ears.Turn on the TV anytime and you see commercials on this matter and the dangers.Where are the Parents?My truck probably would have made it out better than that small car but who needs the hassle and what if they were seriously injured.
I`m done with my rant and thanks for listening.
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Look around and watch how many ADULTS do it. Those are the parents... Monkey see monkey do. That's why I don't even look at my phone when the kids are in the car (or when they aren't). Not even at stoplights. If I see someone in front of me with their head down at a stoplight, they get exactly 1/2 second to go when it's green or they get a big long honk from me! I'm sick of it! In Iowa they are trying to make it a primary offense...right now you have to be pulled over for something else to get a ticket for texting. The best way to curb it is primary offense and make the tickets a really big number, like at least $300.
 
•Thanks for your :rant:-ing:

•Great road-hazard reminder... :dblthumb2:


Bob
 
Hey I`m not that popular so people in general dont feel compelled to be aware of my every action or whereabouts.I sold off the bulk of my company and my Wife runs whats left.Her phone beeps constantly while mine for the most part stays silent.The way I like it.Call me old skool but I barely talk and drive let alone text and drive. Safety first but I`ve been known to bang gears when I`m driving my Hot Rods.
(Disclaimer...I dont knowingly go above the posted speed limit.THATS MY STORY AND I`M STICKING WITH IT.)
 
It really cringes me to see people text and drive. People don't understand that it is a HUGE distraction for the person texting as well as other people on the road. Hell, it even makes the person in another car look over at the person on their phones.
 
I have a Fire dept PA in my Explorer and I'm not afraid to use it. It's a lot more fun than just blasting my horn. " Hey stupid, stop texting and go."
And it makes all the siren noises as well as a few other I have stored on a digital storage device.
My favorite is Godzilla at 125db. That works better than a horn.
 
Personally, I feel that every vehicle should be equipped with an electronic jamming device that activates at 10mph disabling any cell phone type device....Your eyes belong on the road with your hands grasping the steering wheel.

If you need or desire to make a call and chat, pull over and do so safely....If you're stupid enough to text or call someone while driving your distracted and not fully in control of your vehicle. If you happen to hit me or one of my family members I can assure you you'll rethink the importance of that conversation...
 
I don't text and drive. I do make phone calls though. But only through my cars Bluetooth. I see it everyday people on there cell phones, and yes its mostly parents on them glued to their ears. I usually just beep to let them know they are going to kill someone some day.

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I work on a college campus and its sickening to see every kid walking around campus very rarely looking up like zombies walking around with their eyes glued to some piece of plastic in their hands.

They cross streets, buy lunch, sit in the lobby...and even walk in and out of bathrooms in the same trance.

So this was Steve Jobs vision of things. Can't wait till these kids actually have to function outside their techno cocoons.
 
I MUST agree with ALL of the above!

Put down the device and GET A LIFE!

In the past 10 years or so each and every "close call" has been the result of some nimrod (male and/or female) either texting or yakking on the phone.

Bill
 
My favorite is the multi-tasker cell phone,coffee,cigarette & maybe makeup
 
silverfox said:
I work on a college campus and its sickening to see every kid walking around campus very rarely looking up like zombies walking around with their eyes glued to some piece of plastic in their hands.

They cross streets, buy lunch, sit in the lobby...and even walk in and out of bathrooms in the same trance.

So this was Steve Jobs vision of things. Can't wait till these kids actually have to function outside their techno cocoons.
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Hahahaha. This is very accurate
 
silverfox said:
I work on a college campus and its sickening to see every kid walking around campus very rarely looking up like zombies walking around with their eyes glued to some piece of plastic in their hands.

They cross streets, buy lunch, sit in the lobby...and even walk in and out of bathrooms in the same trance.

So this was Steve Jobs vision of things. Can't wait till these kids actually have to function outside their techno cocoons.
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But that is the thing, the general public is not supposed to function outside of their cocoons. They are to be good little boys and girls who consume information fed to them at top dollar.

Why would corporations, governments, etc want free thinking men?

Easier to control animals...
 
Parents? Parents don't know every thing their kid is doing behind the wheel. They can't prevent that by any stretch of the imagination. All they can do is tell them not to, but the kid is going to do what they are going to do when driving w/o parents. 8 years ago it was "don't fumble around with your CDs or CD player when driving!!!" Young people did what they wanted.

Also, yelling at them didn't do much, I can guarantee that. You gave them a good laugh and they went on their way.

Cell phone blockers in cars? What are we in the cave man days?! :laughing: No way. Cars have bluetooth and dial by voice, etc. so hands free operation is easily achievable.

Cell phones are just one of many distractions while driving. Perhaps the most visible due to commercials, publicity, etc., but definitely not the only.
 
They don't realize what an impact their head can make while going through a windshield. :o
 
Nor the people of all ages who have their little dogs sitting on their laps and hanging out the drivers window while driving.
 
DaHen said:
They don't realize what an impact their head can make while going through a windshield. :o
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I agree. Or they don't realize what could happen if they were to have a collision with another moving vehicle. I've had a friend seriously injured by a person that was texting and driving.
 
I agree that texting and driving is very dangerous and no one should do it, but as a young guy (19) I think it's unfair to say it's only young people who do this. Like a few others have said, we grew up watching our parents and adults around us texting or using their phones while driving, and as we all know there are still many that do. With that being said, any one who texts and drives deserves to have their license taken away, but it's certainly not a problem limited to young people.
 
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