From One Second to the Next - It can wait

[Stretch]

Texting and driving documentary by German director Werner Herzog. A tad schamltzy but the message remains...In the US texting and driving deaths have now overtaken drunken and driving deaths..... yet the consequences are lesser

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_BqFkRwdFZ0

[Cav']

Video a bit long to stream on the ipad...

 

 

[428 others]

For me, there is nothing worse than people behind the wheel on FB, SMS'ing, Tweeting etc. O and women doing their makeup on the way to work

[Stretch]

For me, there is nothing worse than people behind the wheel on FB, SMS'ing, Tweeting etc. O and women doing their makeup on the way to work

 

Everyone thinks they are in control while texting..quick glance up or a quick glance down, but in reality we know different. It is getting out of control now seeing what i see on the roads now. Almost every second person has their phone in their hand. I have made a concerted effort to avoid all texts/whats apps etc while driving. As the message says - how important is it really

[Cassie]

This is an absolute scurge!!

 

I have to constantly / consientiously remind myself NOT TO GRAB the phone and quickly look at the message - especially since i'm in a lift club with several kids who chop & change their lifting requirements....

 

I have to agree to anextend...this "new" mobile phone trend is probably worse than driving with two beers under te belt!!

[Vetseun]

For me, there is nothing worse than people behind the wheel on FB, SMS'ing, Tweeting etc. O and women doing their makeup on the way to work

Or hubbing?

[Stretch]

New York has resorted to "text stops" to remind people to not text and drive but rather stop at a designated spot and do it. How many people do it is one thing...but at least they are being proactive

 

http://editorial.designtaxi.com/news-nytextzones2509/1.jpeg

[GrumpyOldGuy]

New York has resorted to "text stops" to remind people to not text and drive but rather stop at a designated spot and do it. How many people do it is one thing...but at least they are being proactive

 

http://editorial.designtaxi.com/news-nytextzones2509/1.jpeg

 

I agree, people will continue to text and drive, thats just the way it is, at least be proactive and make a space available to stop. I like it and I think it will work. Wonder if its in other states as well.?

[Stretch]

I like it because it's at least a reminder that you should not be doing it..just in New York at the moment I think

[Stretch]

for those who have not seen this advert by VW

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JHixeIr_6BM

Edited June 10, 2014 by Stretch

[DJ84]

it should be a simple application installed in cars,

no phone can operate behind a steering wheel.

A range frequency to block the signal and only calls come through on Bluetooth.

 

Same as drinking and driving,

a sensor can be put in place and does not allow the vehicle to start if it can pick up alcohol.

 

Surely some IT geek can do these types of programs.

[IH8MUD]

New York has resorted to "text stops" to remind people to not text and drive but rather stop at a designated spot and do it. How many people do it is one thing...but at least they are being proactive

 

http://editorial.designtaxi.com/news-nytextzones2509/1.jpeg

 

In Southern Africa?! Hijackers will have a field day !!

[Stretch]

it should be a simple application installed in cars,

no phone can operate behind a steering wheel.

A range frequency to block the signal and only calls come through on Bluetooth.

 

Same as drinking and driving,

a sensor can be put in place and does not allow the vehicle to start if it can pick up alcohol.

 

Surely some IT geek can do these types of programs.

 

what about your pissed mate in the passenger seat

[DJ84]

what about your pissed mate in the passenger seat

 

Haha,

It would obviously need a proximity sensor.

 

Thinking along the lines of the Volvo that can sense when you are tired.

[dirtrider]

Haha,

It would obviously need a proximity sensor.

 

Thinking along the lines of the Volvo that can sense when you are tired.

 

Those fatigue meters can be a real pain . You actually get people that was born looking tired !!

[Stretch]

Those fatigue meters can be a real pain . You actually get people that was born looking tired !!

 

nah...thats just cos they driving a volvo