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Poll: Seatbelts and cell phones -Are you a safe driver? |
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 Sep 2 2008, 03:44 PM
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It was a long holiday weekend here in the US and I've seen several stories in my local paper about the number of crash fatalities over the weekend. From what the news reports indicate, most of the folks killed were not wearing seat belts.  The other contributors to accidents that were mentioned were cell phone use by the driver, excessive speed, and alcohol. 
So, what kind of driver are you? Do you always wear a seat belt? Do you think seat belt use should be mandatory? Do you speed? Do you use your cell phone while driving? 
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Sep 3 2008, 02:39 AM
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Do I wear a seatbelt?
Always. Even if I am not the driver. If I am driving, everyone HAS to have their seatbelts on before the car is even started. Until then, the car does not move.
Should seatbelts be mandatory?
That is a resounding YES.
Do you speed?
My daughter, and husband, have often referred to my driving, as "Being in the car with grandmother." Though, from what I've seen from some grandmothers, and grandfathers...they drive like bats out of h---! I try not to speed...even if I am in a hurry or late for something. I'd rather be late, then in a hurry to get nowhere fast.
Do you use your cellphone while driving?
Absolutely not. It's a dangerous distraction...if you must chat to someone, pull over or wait until you are parked somewhere. Better yet, leave it for when you get home. No call is that important.
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Sep 3 2008, 03:08 AM
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If I speed, it is because everyone else is. I usually go around the same speed as the majority of the cars around me, with the exception of people overtaking and crazy drivers etc.
To be honest, I do not put my seat belt on when I'm in the backseat.
I would never text when I'm driving, but if I have a cellphone with a headset, I might if it was a call I was expecting.
One thing that bugs me is people who say they are an excellent driver just because they follow all the rules. I know someone who follows all the rules, but I get heavily car sick with her at the wheel. When I drive, I don't just focus on abiding by the rules. I also try to make the ride as smooth as possible.
This post has been edited by Tiby: Sep 3 2008, 03:09 AM
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Sep 3 2008, 03:13 AM
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QUOTE(Floo Commuter @ Sep 3 2008, 04:10 PM)  In Australia it is mandatory for all occupants of a vehicle to wear seat belts. It is illegal to drive while using a mobile phone. You can even be fined for using a mobile phone if you are pulled over to the side of the road and your engine is still running. It doesn't stop everyone though. You still get the drivers who think that the law doesn't apply to them.
I nearly had a guy ram straight into me yesterday because he was talking on his mobile while driving and didn't check before he attempted to change lanes. Bloody idiot.
I always wear my seatbelt, don't touch my mobile phone while driving and try not to speed.
I also never drink and drive. Even though, in Australia, we only have to have a blood alcohol level under 0.05%, I find it safer to make myself a rule that if I have anything alcoholic at all to drink, I don't get behind the wheel. Irresponsible driving puts not just yourself at risk, but everyone else on the road. I've also taken keys off friends of mine before when they've decided to try driving home after having far too many drinks. I'd rather they be alive and angry at me for doing that than let them get behind the wheel and potentially injure / kill themselves or others. A very good friend of my sisters was hit and killed by a drunk driver who lost control of his car a couple of weeks after finishing year 12 when he was walking down the street. I can't stop everyone getting behind the wheel drunk, but I'll certainly stop those I can.
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Sep 4 2008, 09:23 PM
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right, so i dont drive yet, but i answered the poll anyway.
1. yes, but sometimes i forget (so then whoever im in the car will usually tell me to and i do so)
2. yes, its there for our safety, so it should be mandatory.
3. well since i dont drive i have no problem with texting! lol. but if you are driving i think its just stupid to do so while texting.
4. again, i dont speed but the people i usually drive with dont speed, only if there is an emergency or something.
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