driving on the phone...

[panda boy]

I'm sure that very few people on this forum would ever admit to such an offence, (even one that now carries even harsher penalties), but it can't just be me thats driven to distraction, (no pun intended) by people driving around ED while on the phone.

Not being holier than thou about it, i'm trying to make a conscious effort to not answer/use my phone while driving, especially down residential roads, (or any road for that matter.)

(It's actually quite easy when you try.)

Either pull over when you can, or (horror) not answer the phone and call back later when you're not in control of over a ton of steel and glass, (or 2 tonnes if driving a 4x4.)

Don't want to sound like i'm ranting, but it must be, (naturally bad driving not withstanding) one of the most annoying habits I experience, on a daily basis on the local roads.

Any views appreciated...!?

[dulwichmum]

I personally find it difficult not to answer the phone when out in the car, and for this reason I always insist that the Au Pair drives the car...

[mightyroar]

i'm with you panda boy I really hate it makes me want to roar a mighty roar. especially on a 4 way junction eg northcross crystal palace upland rd.

just turn it off when you get in the car. then you wont answer it!

[Polly D]

Got really niggled yesterday by a woman in a car who was trying to turn right onto (is it the start if Peckham Rye)? from Nunhead direction, anyway, basically trying to turn right when it clearly says 'no right turn' and she was blathering on her mobile. When she realised what she was doing ('cos she was getting beeped) she roared with laughter into her phone and turned right regardless ... "silly cow" I muttered

[clare]

I try this tactic:

*shouts loudly*

"GET OFF YOUR PHONE YOU IDIOT"

Get's on my nerves alongside people who think they can drink and drive because "it makes my reactions better". No it doesn't. You are thick and stupid so is driving whilst using a phone.

*quietly climbs off soap box*