Driven to Distraction

CarphoneI was reading the DMV’s California Driver Handbook yesterday and found a chunk devoted specifically to the use of cell phones while driving. It is vaguely titled "Dealing With Technology." (And oddly categorized under "Avoid Highway Gridlock.") The handbook notes, "Use your cellular telephone in the following safe and responsible ways:", followed by several bullet points. Such as:

"• Don’t engage in distracting conversations."

Okay, that’s common sense. But does it rule out phone sex?

"• Take advantage of your cellular telephone’s features."

Awesome. My phone has Bowling AND Sky Diver. I never have time to play those at work.

"• Be sensible about dialing."

You hear that, kids? NO DRUNK DIALING while driving! It could lead to distracting conversations.

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2 responses to “Driven to Distraction”

  1. Jenn Avatar

    hmmmm. no tips on sending/receiving email while driving or watching a DVD?

  2. Matt Hutson Avatar

    There is this:
    “• Do not drive a vehicle equipped with a video monitor if the monitor is visible to the driver and displays anything other than vehicle information or global mapping displays.”
    Which did not stop two gents I spotted recently in La Jolla watching porn on their dashboard-mounted DVD screen.

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