JeffDG
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Just got this from one of my "Safety" folks at work...
Just got this from one of my "Safety" folks at work...
I'll download that from youtube and watch it on my drive home for work today.
It is hard to text and drive. Those little keypads and screens on the cellphone are the main culprit. That is why I think this is a better solution:I was going to post something really acerbic about the intelligence level needed to simultaneously text and drive. But really, it is probably very difficult for people to see the danger in the everyday. Ask people of what they're most afraid, and odds are you'll hear about terrorists, or sharks, or airplanes (!). You won't hear about ladders, electricity, cell phones or automobiles.
I think by now everyone knows the dangers in drinking and driving, and with luck the number of DUIs has gone down. Given what we've lost I would hope so. I sincerely hope videos like this educate people to what would seem to be the rather obvious danger of text messaging and driving. Until then I will be watching my rear view mirrors when stopped on the motorcycle, assiduously.
I no longer text and drive as it is illegal to do so in Illinois, but I have done it. I do use a handsfree BT device to originate and answer calls.How many people here are willing to admit that they both text and drive or text and fly??
And I'm also wondering if pilots in general make safer texters while driving (or flying) particularly if you have instrument training because the division of attention/ability to multitask is better developed within that group because of those acquired skills??
How many people here are willing to admit that they both text and drive or text and fly??
And I'm also wondering if pilots in general make safer texters while driving (or flying) particularly if you have instrument training because the division of attention/ability to multitask is better developed within that group because of those acquired skills??
How many people here are willing to admit that they both text and drive or text and fly??
And I'm also wondering if pilots in general make safer texters while driving (or flying) particularly if you have instrument training because the division of attention/ability to multitask is better developed within that group because of those acquired skills??
It is hard to text and drive. Those little keypads and screens on the cellphone are the main culprit. That is why I think this is a better solution:
http://www.amazon.com/Wheelmate-Laptop-Steering-Wheel-Desk/dp/B000IZGIA8
When flying gets to the point that they can crowd aircraft flying opposite directions 5' wingtip to wingtip, and have those aircraft in 6'-10' nose-tall spacing, I'll worry about cruise distractions about the same level as when driving.
p.s. While it might be an annoyance for train or other mass transit riders... why not mix tech with safety...
If the phone is moving per the GPS faster than say, 10 MPH... it simply stores up the text messages. Until the phone has stopped moving for say, 5 minutes... the user simply doesn't even receive them.
Have an over-ride for mass transit riders that requires punching in a whole bunch of digits that change every time.
Anyone kills or even injures someone else doing this while driving, there'd be zero chance they didn't actively choose to be reckless, and the penalties could be higher.
Much higher.
p.s. While it might be an annoyance for train or other mass transit riders... why not mix tech with safety...
How many people here are willing to admit that they both text and drive or text and fly??
And I'm also wondering if pilots in general make safer texters while driving (or flying) particularly if you have instrument training because the division of attention/ability to multitask is better developed within that group because of those acquired skills??
I think one of the reasons is that, once you start flying, driving seems like a joke.
Call me old fashioned, but..... I am in my mid 50's and I have NEVER texted before and have no desire to. It is ALOT easier just to talk to the other party, and less time to do it too....
Ben.
IMHO, anyone who texts while driving is a dangerous imbecile.
p.s. While it might be an annoyance for train or other mass transit riders... why not mix tech with safety...
If the phone is moving per the GPS faster than say, 10 MPH... it simply stores up the text messages. Until the phone has stopped moving for say, 5 minutes... the user simply doesn't even receive them.
Have an over-ride for mass transit riders that requires punching in a whole bunch of digits that change every time.
Anyone kills or even injures someone else doing this while driving, there'd be zero chance they didn't actively choose to be reckless, and the penalties could be higher.
Much higher.
You have to find a way into people's conscious decision-making brain process... it can't be just "automatic" to pick up the phone and look at the message.
Call me old fashioned, but..... I am in my mid 50's and I have NEVER texted before and have no desire to. It is ALOT easier just to talk to the other party, and less time to do it too....
Pilots are frequently some of the worst drivers I know without distractions, and they only seem to get worse as drivers as they get better as pilots.
Oh that's right, you've been in my car with me driving.Pilots are frequently some of the worst drivers I know without distractions,
I feel like it's kind of the opposite for me, because I had my pilot's license before I even started driving with a learner's permit. I take driving just as seriously as I do my flying. With that said, I will not text and drive, nor will I text and fly.
Oh that's right, you've been in my car with me driving.
Pilots are frequently some of the worst drivers I know without distractions, and they only seem to get worse as drivers as they get better as pilots. Add a distraction and I wouldn't expect it to get any better. I'll admit that I'm not as good of a driver as I was before I started flying. Although I also have never had any wrecks or even fender-benders, only tickets.
I think one of the reasons is that, once you start flying, driving seems like a joke.
Hey Ted, don't blame your pathetic driving skills on the airplane. Not every pilot sucks as bad as you. And don't you dare rash up that nice race bike. I have friends. You'll be found.
3) My friends are bigger than your friends, and wrestle polar bears in Siberia for fun.
1) My record dictates I'm not a pathetic driver, as I have never touched metal against other metal, but have managed to get out of a lot of things that lesser skilled folk would have totaled a car in. I'm at least able to admit that I don't care about it as much as I used to.
2) "Nice race bike"? You clearly haven't seen the certified pre-wrecked specimen that I purchased. Nor did you read later that motorcycles and airplanes get more respect from me than cars.
3) My friends are bigger than your friends, and wrestle polar bears in Siberia for fun.
Hey, you're the one who said you don't drive as well now that you're a pilot. and not "bending metal" is a rather low bar to set IMHO.
If it's such a POS why'd you buy it (actually, did you ever receive said motorcycle)?. There are nice examples out there.
Yeah, your girlfriends are a pretty ferocious lot.
Ted, don't get so sensitive. I know it goes with the long blond hair and rock star good looks, but I've honestly just been yanking your chain. Thought you knew me well enough to figure that out without smileys.
Use the smileys next time. Please.