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Originally Posted by ken0042
Why do you think its acceptable at a red light? You are still driving, other cars are counting on you to be able to go when the light turns green, not the light turns green, you get a honk, look up, looks clear, oops- you didn't see those kids by the side of the road who suddenly darted out.
I can buy the arguement that there are safe ways of driving while talking on a cell phone. I do it from time to time, and take steps to reduce my risks. I cannot fathom how anybody can find it acceptable to text while driving.
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So what is the difference of you talking on your phone sparingly compared to me being stopped at a red light and giving a quick "Ill be right there" text. You also have a pretty good idea of when a red light is about to turn green, when I do text they are quick and I usually have watched the light go from green to red so I have a pretty good idea that my text conversation wont go much more than a quick sentance.
I use to text while going 110km down Deerfoot. STUPID is what that is, just as stupid as talking and driving that fast!!! But being 19 I knew everything about driving, Im just a younger Jeff Gordon BUT better, and I can't be touched. Big deal...well now I wont even text or talk if the car is moving unless its important or like yourself need directions.
I just don't see the difference between text and talking and how one is better than the other, they both are just distracting.