Driving while distracted
Know Thy Enemy - Cell Phone To Her Ear, A Finger On The Wheel...
Cell phone to her ear, index finger resting lightly atop the the steering wheel -- she was prepared for nearly anything -- except an emergency.
Yeah, this photo was taken before the recent "hands free" vehicle code rules took effect in California. But then, this thoroughly modern gal is pretty much driving hands-free (and brain-free) anyway.
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California to cagers: Hang up and drive!
The California "hands free" cell phone 'laws' take effect today - cagers aren't allowed to use a cell phone unless the driver is using a hands-free device.
Personally, I don't see this as having a major impact on safety. But it certainly will drive sales of Bluetooth and other wireless devices.
Now, if I want to use my cell phone while riding my sportbike through the twisties, I guess I'll have to upgrade to the latest cell phone technology - my old trusty Nokia isn't Bluetooth-compatible.
Nice to see the California legislature has all that time on their hands.
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