I get really tired of all these idiots who think they know science- and expound pure, unadulterated BS.
Continue reading Distracted? or DISTRACTED? There IS a difference.
I get really tired of all these idiots who think they know science- and expound pure, unadulterated BS.
Continue reading Distracted? or DISTRACTED? There IS a difference.
Cars (as practical transportation) have been around for a century now. And, since the 1960’s, we have been working to make our cars safer for us to drive. Of course, some vendors are less than reputable (Volkswagen and Takata Airbags come to mind), but generally our cars have been loaded with safety features- like air bags, non-skid brakes, etc.
It never stops. I just heard it again. The claim that talking on the cellphone is equivalent to driving drunk. Why would facts matter to these polemicists?
I’ve written about distracted driving a lot. Because too many folks try to escalate the practice of talking on the phone (hands-free) to a national calamity. When it is clear that talking on the phone is no different than talking to a compatriot in the same car or listening to talk radio, and certainly less of an issue than turning around to deal with one’s children in the car.