04-03-2013, 03:52 PM
(04-03-2013, 03:20 PM)Dodgy Bob Wrote: And as for drivers on mobile phones, stupid, selfish and deserve everything they get (although they rarely ever do) and should a driver ever cause the death of another person whilst on the phone, lock them in a room with that persons family so they can explain why their call or text was more important than their loved-ones life and get whatever ass-whooping that persons family feel nessacery.
See now that bit I do agree with. I drive for work too and it's ridiculous for shows like Top Gear to suggest the UK has the safest drivers, far from it. I'm all for banning phones etc in the car, as far as i'm concerned they should be classed the same as "weapons" ie. tools, breaker bar, jack handle etc, out of reach of the driver so if they want to use it they HAVE to stop.
Don't personally think the current punishment is enough, especially as Parrots and other bluetooth devices are getting so cheap and easy to use now. The Parrot in my Transit is just as clear as a phone call, but eyes on the road and both hands on the wheel.