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pylon · 05-01-2014, 01:25 AM

I have zero issues with people answering a call while driving if it is a factory bluetooth system, a voice activated system, or an after market system that requires a simple one button activation. I really don't see that as any more an issue as chatting with someone in the passenger seat. Just last week, I was on a hands free call, and was cut off on Glenmore and had to pile on the brakes, stomp the clutch, and drop 2 gears. My reaction time was adequate because my eyes were still on the road.

The issue here is texting. There is no way to safely type and drive at the same time. And it is completely unnecessary.

I mentioned in a previous thread, that I set up a text shortcut on my phone that I use when I get a text while driving. Once I am at a light, or in bumper to bumper traffic, I just tap qqq into my phone and this message pops up "I cant text, I am driving. Call me if it is urgent, other words I will call you when I can." Not a perfect solution, but I have a dash mounted cradle for my phone, next to the radio, and it is really no different than changing a radio station.

I understand people feel busier nowadays, and more important. I feel that way too. As My phone inevitably rings every time I am 3 blocks away from work on the way home because I forgot to do something. But I don't think it is that we are any busier, I just think we are more accessible. We have a super old school guy on our sales floor who doesn't have a cell phone, has never sent a text in his life, and rarely ever uses email. He is still consistently one of our top performers. If there is an issue you need to talk to him about, you just have to wait until tomorrow, or hope he answers his landline at home. I kinda envy the guy, as he can actually go home, and not be disturbed.

05-01-2014, 01:25 AM	#89
pylon Lifetime Suspension Join Date: Jul 2007 Exp:	I have zero issues with people answering a call while driving if it is a factory bluetooth system, a voice activated system, or an after market system that requires a simple one button activation. I really don't see that as any more an issue as chatting with someone in the passenger seat. Just last week, I was on a hands free call, and was cut off on Glenmore and had to pile on the brakes, stomp the clutch, and drop 2 gears. My reaction time was adequate because my eyes were still on the road. The issue here is texting. There is no way to safely type and drive at the same time. And it is completely unnecessary. I mentioned in a previous thread, that I set up a text shortcut on my phone that I use when I get a text while driving. Once I am at a light, or in bumper to bumper traffic, I just tap qqq into my phone and this message pops up "I cant text, I am driving. Call me if it is urgent, other words I will call you when I can." Not a perfect solution, but I have a dash mounted cradle for my phone, next to the radio, and it is really no different than changing a radio station. I understand people feel busier nowadays, and more important. I feel that way too. As My phone inevitably rings every time I am 3 blocks away from work on the way home because I forgot to do something. But I don't think it is that we are any busier, I just think we are more accessible. We have a super old school guy on our sales floor who doesn't have a cell phone, has never sent a text in his life, and rarely ever uses email. He is still consistently one of our top performers. If there is an issue you need to talk to him about, you just have to wait until tomorrow, or hope he answers his landline at home. I kinda envy the guy, as he can actually go home, and not be disturbed.