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Originally Posted by chemgear
Really?
Doesn't there have to be at least a physical component of losing the usage of one of your hands, the restricted ability to shoulder check whilst changing lanes, the twisted neck that inhibits the ability to turn to see pedestrians when turning, etc? Additionally, there has to be a delay in response times while looking at a phone for text messages, numbers to dial, etc. when your vision is on the phone and not the road or your surroundings.
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Really?
Because nobody ever drives with one hand on the wheel unless they're making a phone call.
And the second half of your post has nothing to do with hands free. Texting has no hands free alternative. Numbers can still need to be dialed when using hands free. Shoulder checking can be a tad awkward but I've never had any problems.
When I'm on the phone when I'm driving it is the talking, not the phone held to my face that is distracting. It is because you can't do two things at once. You are either paying attention to your convo or to the road. Not both. Handsfree or handheld makes little difference. Unless you drive stick. That's just crazy because you need both hands to drive safely.