My company banned the use of cell phones and other devices while driving earlier this year. Exceptions were given to hands free units, but their use was also discouraged as there didn't seem to be that much improvement in safety, that cell phone use while driving in general was equivalent to drunk driving:
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Originally Posted by Kevy Baby
I feel very confident in saying that I am a SAFER driver when I am on the phone.
How you ask?
Simple: I drive slower (usually the speed limit), don't change lanes, and stay within the flow of traffic when I am on the phone. W
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Exactly what drunk drivers do to think they are driving "safer."
Apparently talking to a passenger is safer, as there is another person in the car who might be watching the road and can alert the driver of of hazards that might not be noticed - perhaps is the headset came with a webcam?