RURAL DRIVERS USING CELL PHONES ARE LIKELY TO CAUSE ACCIDENTS, June 24 Rural drivers using cell phones while driving are nearly four times more likely to cause automobile accidents than rural drivers not using cell phones, according to a new study by the Western Transportation Institute based at Montana State University. As one of the first studies conducted in rural areas, the findings corroborate data showing that rural drivers should hang up and drive. Full story at
Geeez they spared no expense or effort... a whole 36 people tested.
I like the quotes, "Based on the fact that drivers are 3.8 times more likely to get in a car accident when using a cell phone, it is best to dial before driving," said WTI researcher Laura Stanley. "It is preferable that drivers don't use cell phones while driving, whether on urban or rural roads, because most research shows a higher risk of being involved in an accident. It's a driver distraction."
Where did that fact "3.8 times more likely... " come from? and "because most research shows a higher risk..."
So typical... never any references to actual published studies.. just "well I know this".... its all crap.
Why on earth would they target "rural" drivers? Are cell phones a distraction? Ask your friendly, local motorcyclist.... Worse yet, I'm inches away from changing my laundry schedule (or worse) and the talkee thinks their screw up was hunourous....
If driving was an activity that required less than our full attention, there wouldn't be much in the way of accident reports...
Once again, it is NOT the cellphone that is the problem, it is the DRIVER!!!
Putting on makeup, brushing your teeth, eathing an egg-mc-heartattack, or even yelling at your screaming kids ALL lead to "increased accidents". but nobody has an agenda to push against any of them!
What I find funny is that, while people will try to (and successfully in some cases) OUTLAW the use of a device that you can use while keeping your eyes on the road, NOBODY has any problems with NAVIGATION systems!
Glancing down, and poking away at a glaring screen while in an unfamilar area... Yeah, THAT'S safe !
But nobody will jump on THIS bandwagon until there are 50 bazillion of them in circulation. THEN someone will say "gee whiz... these things should be outlawed"
Spike
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I think one reason is that although rural accidents are probably less frequent than urban ones, they are more serious when they happen, owing to things like 50mph intersections that only have stop signs. T-bone!
I know we all like to think we can drive and talk at the same time, but study after study shows we can't do it very well. Obviously (like with anything else) people differ, but there is no doubt "multi-tasking" while driving is not a good idea.
-Rich
I can never hear the damn cellphone ring, when I'm in the car. Too many missed calls.
Princess suggested that I keep the cellphone tucked into my crotch and on vibrate.
Now, when I get a phone call, it's the most fun I've had all week.
dwight
And in other news;
Common sense found to be uncommon...
50% of people are below average intelligence.'Water is wet'.
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RichA wrote:
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