Bluetooth Headset That Actually Works - Page 4

€uroMeinke · 01-03-2008, 07:45 PM

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:

e.g.

Quote:

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

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?

BarTopDancer · 01-03-2008, 12:57 PM

Bluetooth is not an accessory; unless you're this guy.

Spoiler:

Alex · 01-03-2008, 01:02 PM

And I feel confident in saying you're wrong about being safer. But yeah, if you're an asshole driver normally it may be hard to tell the difference and maybe it is a net improvement. Though if you're an asshole driver normally, I'd just go ahead and ask you to stop driving.

I also would encourage people to not use the internet while driving either. Or watch TV. Or put on their make-up. Or read the newspaper. Or paint their toenails. Or sew a new pair of cargo pants.

Not Afraid · 01-03-2008, 01:08 PM

Talking on the phone via bluetooth is no different than talking to a person in the car.

Alex · 01-03-2008, 01:21 PM

Yes it is, and studies have demonstrated it repeatedly. The nature of phone conversation seems to differ in some fundamental way with talking to other people in the car.

Kevy Baby · 01-03-2008, 01:25 PM

Too bad. Still gonna use my phone in the car.

With my cool new Bluetooth.

Alex · 01-03-2008, 02:21 PM

Didn't expect otherwise.

CoasterMatt · 01-03-2008, 07:44 PM

But if all the drivers are wearing headsets, how am I supposed to reach in and throw their phone in the gutter after they almost run me over in the crosswalk?

(Not that I ever did such a thing)

Moonliner · 01-04-2008, 07:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CoasterMatt

But if all the drivers are wearing headsets, how am I supposed to reach in and throw their phone in the gutter after they almost run me over in the crosswalk?

(Not that I ever did such a thing)

No problem, just take their ear along with the headset.

Moonliner · 01-04-2008, 08:42 AM

First off the study that says cell phone use is as dangerous as drunk driving was poorly conducted.

* The comparison is to a driver at the legal limit. Not smashed. So what they are really saying is that cell phone use is no more dangerous than a legal driver.

* The researchers did not directly assess whether the phones caused accidents

* Nationwide cell phone usage is up and accident rates are down

Also can you define "accident"? Are we including just serious collisions or do fender benders count too?

Personally, what I see here is an effect that's becoming more and more prevalent. Person-A is annoyed by something Person-B is doing. They can't get an outright ban on it due to all that personal freedom crap so they drum up an excuse based on either:

Health and Safety
National Security
or
The children! Think of the children!

and try to get it banned that way.

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Alex . Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 13,354	And I feel confident in saying you're wrong about being safer. But yeah, if you're an asshole driver normally it may be hard to tell the difference and maybe it is a net improvement. Though if you're an asshole driver normally, I'd just go ahead and ask you to stop driving. I also would encourage people to not use the internet while driving either. Or watch TV. Or put on their make-up. Or read the newspaper. Or paint their toenails. Or sew a new pair of cargo pants.
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Alex . Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 13,354	Yes it is, and studies have demonstrated it repeatedly. The nature of phone conversation seems to differ in some fundamental way with talking to other people in the car.
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Moonliner 8/30/14 - Disneyland -10k or Bust. Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 9,022	First off the study that says cell phone use is as dangerous as drunk driving was poorly conducted. * The comparison is to a driver at the legal limit. Not smashed. So what they are really saying is that cell phone use is no more dangerous than a legal driver. * The researchers did not directly assess whether the phones caused accidents * Nationwide cell phone usage is up and accident rates are down Also can you define "accident"? Are we including just serious collisions or do fender benders count too? Personally, what I see here is an effect that's becoming more and more prevalent. Person-A is annoyed by something Person-B is doing. They can't get an outright ban on it due to all that personal freedom crap so they drum up an excuse based on either: Health and Safety National Security or The children! Think of the children! and try to get it banned that way. __________________ - Taking it one step at a time.
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