I think that it should...

If you want to answer your cell phone or call
someone while driving, you should pull over to the
side of the road or have one of your passengers do it. This also goes for changing the radio station or listening to your mp3 player; you should also pull over or park if you're eating something; I've seen lots of people drive with their knees while eating... Very unsafe.

If you do so, a lot of possible accidents could be
prevented.

I do agree that it's the person's fault for being
careless with their digital devices, however, I do
feel that if you take the cell phone out of the
equation, the number of car crashes, as well as
the injuries and fatalities caused by them, will
greatly reduce.

I get very tired of seeing people on the news that
died or were injured as a result of using their
cell phone or being distracted while driving;
these accidents can be prevented.

It's all a matter of, "Do we have the means and
the will to carry this plan out?"

The answer: Yes.

No one should be playing portable game systems
either while driving; that's even more
distracting.

Lots of people these days are in a hurry all of
the time; it only takes a few minutes to pull over
and use your digital device.

"This is an insult to any drivers who are able to
drive with their cell phone on speaker without
crashing."

One person can ruin it for everyone; in this case,
those that are easily distracted.

It is unfair that, because of them, the rest of
the safe drivers have to abide by the ban as well.
However, the reasoning behind this possible
banning of digital devices while driving is to
ensure safety while driving for, not only the
driver, but their passengers and the other drivers
on the road as well...

The reason why driving is becoming very unsafe is
because too many people think that they're in
charge because they're behind the wheel. It's a
feeling of freedom and power. However, some people
take this for granted and don't realize how
dangerous the choices that they make are; like
answering your cell phone, listening to your mp3,
eating, changing the radio station, .etc. If you
really must do any of that, what's so hard about
either pulling over or having another passenger in
the vehicle do the potentially distracting task?

One of the possible consequences is the injury of
a fellow passenger or other drivers or passengers
on the road; or even the death of any of the
above. I wouldn't consider these to be
"consequences," I'd consider them to be
unnecessary effects caused by carelessness and
distraction that can ultimately be resolved...

Would it be considered "excessive banning" if
lives were saved in the process? Convenience and
Freedom vs. Safety and/or Saving a Life... You
choose.

I'd rather pull my car over or have one of my
passengers do said task, rather than become a
potential threat to other drivers, pedestrians,
fellow passengers and myself.

Now, I realize that this topic will probably cause a lot of heated arguments because, let's face it, teenagers love to talk on their cell phones, text and listen to music while driving; it's practically second-nature.

However, have you come to realize that by doing this, you gain the possibility of injuring yourself and possibly others? (Or even worse)

ill be honest i sometimes answer my phone when im driving, but thats it.. i don't text or use anything else. it cant really be banned, people who are seen with a phone when driving get pulled over by the police, its usually just a warning. its the same with speeding your not meant to speed but you still will.

Maybe they should record the warnings that people receive for talking on cell phones and such; more than one warning and I'd say that a fine would be in good order... It's not fair to the other drivers on the road that are at risk because of the choices that you make, even after being warned...

well here it's actually illegal to be on your phone whilst driving now. However speeding is usually the main offence some points you mentioned are exagerated a bit.

I don't think you should be able to have headphones in, notonly because it can distract but because you need hearing to able to listen out for other drivers and yourself. Changing the radio is fine, there aren't many accidents caused by that as it's a few flicks. Eating hmm depends on the food and the quality of the driver, I know my sister can drive easily whilst eating,probably not advisable though.

You can't really pull-over and I think it's a bit extreme to suggest that everytime somethign might distract yoiu, what about on motorways? sometimes it's hard to just "stop" andmany things can be done if done efficiently.

Only thing I really disagree with is music IN the ears, as it blocks out hearing.

Yeah, even when you're talking to other passengers, that's another distraction. Because you're supposed to concentrate on your driving, not what the latest gossip is. However, maybe it'd be better to just wait to use your cell phone till you have reached your destination, or ask one of you friends or family members to call for you if they're in the car.

hands-free bluetooth phone? they're perfectly fine and what a lot of people use now.

woahh so your saying drivers should sit in silence? or avoid as much talk as poss? bit far like.. It is better to have 100% concentration yes but talking a little would really not make a differecne I don't think,even if it did it would be minimal

Talking to other passengers is fine.. its so boring just driving and not saying anything.
its okay if your not a shitty driver.. i mean i get distracted by everything! if theres a dog walking on a path ill look at it lol.

But where iam now most teenagers are angry because of the new laws inforced in my city. they've never been so strict on young drivers but now your not alloud to have a passenger in the car after 11 at night, you have to go a certain limit, your not alloud to drive powerful cars, theres police everywhere doing breath tests.

but no one cares.. none of these rules are followed just rebelled against.

No, but try to keep it to a minimum because you can get off-task really easily; I'm one to blame for this one... :S

For most people, some of your senses affect your other senses. Like if you're listening to someone talking in the background or talking on the phone, it can affect your sense of sight on the road since you'll be paying more attention to what you're hearing than what you're seeing.

Like I get distracted very easily - on the road and off the road; it's really scary how fast it can happen, really, and most of the time, you're unaware of what you're actually doing.

I don't really agree with the curfew law, but, then again, it's only for people under 18, so it won't be long till you're not affected by that law; and it mainly has to do with sight issues; because it's very hard driving at night, especially for new drivers.

And you can still talk to your passengers, but be aware of what you're doing at the wheel as well. All it takes is a split second, which is very freaky...

Laws differ. In the UK it's illegal to be on your mobile whilst driving, which I think is quite fine. It's not the conversation I have trouble with, you can talk in the car, it's the awkwardly driving with one hand whilst having a conversation (which if it's on a mobile it's probably about something, so you're concentrating more on the conversation than you usually would.) Bluetooth and hands frees are ok though, less fiddling about.

I suppose it's also down to personal disgression, whether you think you've got the skill to drive whilst talking on a headset, or just in conversation with passengers etc. Our car's got no stereo or stuff like that so I don't know what the deal is with mp3 players etc. I dunno why people would feel the need, why not just have a stereo and put in CDs? Still fiddly, but probably less than mp3.

I think the initial post is a bit of an overreaction, you simply can't pull over every time something technological needs to be done, and I think you underestimate general drivers' ability.

Yeah, from what you're saying it seems you think anything that requires any concentration at all or could potentially distract a driver should be banned.
Phones are banned here unless using hands free, and to be honest I think MP3s should be too. But banning conversations in cars altogether, radio and eating is going way over the top. If you ask me, if driving requires that much concentration from you then you shouldn't be on the road.

yes, use of phones and other electronic devices that are a distraction should be banned. so should eating in the car. there is no reason to use your phone in the car. you could easily pull over at any time and use it. and you could easily wait until you get home to eat. its not that hard. and it will save lives. the problem is people are too damn lazy. i say they need to get over it and worry about their safety and others' safety instead of texting and calling and listening to ipods.

no... this is so stupid.

over here, they'll fined you for it

Bad drivers should be banned.

I don't think it should be banned though. I just don't think you should be stupid about it (like texting while driving... WHAT?) Not saying I don't text at red lights though... I do.
I think day dreaming while driving should be BANNED.

What about the possibility of giving distracted drivers a warning and recording it?

Second warning, and it's a fine, .etc?