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Subject: Driving and phones.
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obi_jon 13.08.19 - 09:05am
A new report from the UK transport committee, a cross party group of UK MPs, has recommended banning the use of hands free mobile devices whilst driving. They say that their use is just as distracting to drivers as using a mobile without one is.

So what's next?

Using, looking at, or touching any number of the various electronic gizmos and devices, that often come fitted as standard, like the stereo/entertainment systems, sat-navs, etc, any interactive systems with touch screens built into the centre consoles?

Talking to passengers?

Passengers talking?

Children?

Having any passengers at all?

Drivers themselves?

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obi_jon 13.08.19 - 09:24am
After reading that back, I thought the 'cross party' would be good name for a new political party, but then realised the name would of course be just as apt for any of the current political mobs. * +

mikeymk 13.08.19 - 09:25am
These 'infotainment' systems are a joke, and that needs sorting fast.

1999 - twist knob to turn heater on.

2019 - go through three pages on a touch-screen to turn heater on...

Oh but it's okay, auto braking so people don't bother paying attention anymore anyway...

Wtaf is going on with motor vehicles? * +

obi_jon 13.08.19 - 10:00am

I'll give you my 8-track cassette player when you pry it from my cold dead hands. * +

dan27notts 13.08.19 - 10:03am
I dont see the difference between talking to someone hands free and listening to the radio * +

mikeymk 13.08.19 - 10:53am
The guy who designed the original mini made no provision for a radio, as he didn't agree with having them in cars. * +

ogdenz 13.08.19 - 12:02pm

Hands free you are interacting on calls,radio you are just listening. No interaction needed unless you are taking part in a phone in debate or a quiz! * +

dan27notts 13.08.19 - 12:24pm

What about if your listening to LBC and shout back at the radio? Thats the same as talking hands free * +

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