brit police chief busted use blackberry during accident

http://i.gizmodo.com/5187752/police-chief-unintentionally-shows-that-blackberry%252Bdrivingcar-accident


D: here is a little food for thought.
If you MUST use a cell phone while driving, talk and don't text!
At least your eyes are on the road then.
Although your eyes will typically rest low and front in a neutral position, without actively scanning.
Don't kid yourself. Over prolonged periods of time, doing anything but driving will be a hazard.

I admit, I see runners and cyclists wearing earbuds.
That strikes me as a very poor career choice.

I hear some of the new electric cars are very quiet.
We are used to listening for engines.
Maybe they'll add a soundtrack loop of "vroom, vroom!"
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