Using Mobile whilst driving

 So I guess that all of you who decry the use of proper hands free technology, totally ban your passengers from speaking whilst you are driving, and if they do you refuse to answer them?

In addition you do not allow your car radio to be switched on whilst you are in motion?

All of those activities require about the same amount of attention as a hands free system.  Once again, I totally condem the use of mobile phones which require being held to the ear or involve physical involvement.  Especially txting.

TF

 So I guess that all of you who decry the use of proper hands free technology, totally ban your passengers from speaking whilst you are driving, and if they do you refuse to answer them?

In addition you do not allow your car radio to be switched on whilst you are in motion?

All of those activities require about the same amount of attention as a hands free system.  Once again, I totally condem the use of mobile phones which require being held to the ear or involve physical involvement.  Especially txting.

TF

I agree with all you've said TF.

I've missed a motorway exit and that was without distractions. 

Too fast and in the outside lane? 

(I'm kidding ..... honest )

No, just trundling along at about 60 in the nearside lane. I only realised when I passed a junction sign saying "Princes Risborough" that I had overshot.

Is it still legal to use CB, 'ham' radios and walkietalkies when driving?

Unless the law has changed very recently, I believe it is still legal to use CB, walkie talkies and the like whilst driving. Although through its use you can still be done for 'careless and/or dangerous driving'.

Unless the law has changed very recently, I believe it is still legal to use CB, walkie talkies and the like whilst driving. Although through its use you can still be done for 'careless and/or dangerous driving'.

I think you're right too, mind you some just need to be behind the wheel of a vehicle to be guilty of careless or dangerous driving!

If you look at my earlier post you will find you are correct Dave and Micky, it is legal but as stated you can still be prosecuted if it is believed to be interfering with your driving.

 So I guess that all of you who decry the use of proper hands free technology, totally ban your passengers from speaking whilst you are driving, and if they do you refuse to answer them?

In addition you do not allow your car radio to be switched on whilst you are in motion?

All of those activities require about the same amount of attention as a hands free system.  Once again, I totally condem the use of mobile phones which require being held to the ear or involve physical involvement.  Especially txting.

TF

I agree with all you've said TF.

Although studies have proven that talking on the mobile phone is significantly worse than radio or passenger distractions.

Link from Google Scholar peer reviewed paper.

 So I guess that all of you who decry the use of proper hands free technology, totally ban your passengers from speaking whilst you are driving, and if they do you refuse to answer them?

In addition you do not allow your car radio to be switched on whilst you are in motion?

All of those activities require about the same amount of attention as a hands free system.  Once again, I totally condem the use of mobile phones which require being held to the ear or involve physical involvement.  Especially txting.

TF

I agree with all you've said TF.

Although studies have proven that talking on the mobile phone is significantly worse than radio or passenger distractions.

Link from Google Scholar peer reviewed paper.

Hmmm. American study! It doesn't state if the "Cell" phone was hands free or hand held, and I doubt my 6 year old passenger would turn the discussion to the traffic conditions.

Is it still legal to use CB, 'ham' radios and walkietalkies when driving?

It's legal, otherwise plod wouldn't be able to use their radios while driving