[Bonka]

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VANCOUVER (NEWS1130) - Distracted drivers talking and texting behind the wheel is becoming a big problem on B.C. roadways. It has also played a role in the death of a 26-year-old Saanich man in earlier this year. The man's truck slammed into another vehicle at the same time the text went out.

RCMP Superintendent and collision expert Norm Gaumont says texting is even more dangerous than talking on a phone. “It's about as dangerous as you can get because you’re taking your eyes totally off the road, and you're preoccupied in doing something totally different.”

Texting and driving is banned in Washington State, and talking on a handheld phone is banned in Newfoundland and Labrador. Gaumont says they are looking at restrictions in BC.

Many people we spoke to in Vancouver think enforcement is necessary. “They are looking down and slowly moving, or it's a red light and they are looking down...and it's a green light and cars behind them are honking...or if someone is crossing the street they don't see them.”

This would royally screw over a good portion of drivers here, including a few of my friends. I can understand quick calls here and there, but idiots like my buddies who carry on a text message on the highway is absurd.

Unless you're dying or the next call is from some babe offering a hot, sweaty, backbreaking night of sex calls and messages can wait.

[Razr]

should be banned...people just dont get it

[BabyblooLexus]

it IS dangerous, once, i saw a lady slow to a complete stop at an INTERSECTION when the light was GREEN.. she wasnt slowing down to turn left or anything, she was goin straight. when i passed her i can see her holding her cellphone and looking at it.
iiiidiot

[Great68]

Should be banned...

Will people stop doing it? No. The chances of actually being busted doing are pretty slim.

[JesseBlue]

hopefully it will be banned...its not necessary to be talking on the phone while driving. period.

[Harvey Specter]

Yes, it should be banned but I think it should be common sense not to drive and text at the same time.

[Shun Izaki]

No one will stop doing it anyways...

Where there are people, people will text.

[q0192837465]

I never got the point of texting? Wouldnt it be easier to just call? Why spend 2 minutes typing up a message and wait for a reply when u can call & get a response rite away

[WHEYsted]

I just heard on the news that someone died in a similar situation just yesterday?

[shenmecar]

i agree texting should be banned.

phoning, not so much considering you are looking at the road and have at least 1 hand on the wheel at all times, much like drinking a slurpee while driving. Unless you drive stick, then you need a car that has integrated bluetooth to pick up your calls.

[snowball]

if you're texting while driving you might as well take a nap while driving

you're not even looking at the road how can you know what's in front of/behind you

[greendb7]

I don't think it should be banned, it's like talk and drive at your own risk.
some people are better multi-taskers than others, so they don't have to suffer too?

[hunnie]

^^ also putting other drivers at risk

[greendb7]

then it will obviously be your fault and you'll have to cover whatever you did

[ELITE_TRAYUNZE]

Do you guys type on your computer keyboards while staring at the keyboard?
Don't people know how to text without looking at their phone yet?.........
It's pretty easy unless you have a stupid all-touch phone.......

[Harvey Specter]

Do you guys type on your computer keyboards while staring at the keyboard?
Don't people know how to text without looking at their phone yet?.........
It's pretty easy unless you have a stupid all-touch phone.......

Yes, with a touch phone like the iPhone t's near impossible to type out a text without making mistakes.

[jeff_alexander]

then it will obviously be your fault and you'll have to cover whatever you did

An ounce of prevention is more valuable than a pound of solution.

[SoulCrusher]

What i dont understand is that if i drive without my seatbelt, where i jeopordize my safety, i can get fined. If i txt or use my phone while driving, where i jeopordize the safety of others and myself, i am not doing anything wrong legally.

I have brought the issue up with several politicians at various levels but they all point fingers at each other. Federal level politicians say it falls under provincial jurisdiction; while provincial blames federal. Its quite comedic.

[snowball]

then it will obviously be your fault and you'll have to cover whatever you did

a girl text messaging ran over a biker a couple of years ago in surrey, i'm not sure your reactionary solution would be good enough for the family of the victim.

[SoulCrusher]

I hope you die before you kill someone you moron

Do you guys type on your computer keyboards while staring at the keyboard?
Don't people know how to text without looking at their phone yet?.........
It's pretty easy unless you have a stupid all-touch phone.......

[Jsunu]

I don't think it should be banned, it's like talk and drive at your own risk.
some people are better multi-taskers than others, so they don't have to suffer too?

You could be the best mutlitasker in the world but you are still taking your eyes off the road and typing on a keypad. A multitude of objects (ie kids) can move infront of your car in a second or a vehicle could come at at sudden stop. I understand driving at your own risk, but you are also driving at the risk of others. I say ban it.

[ELITE_TRAYUNZE]

I hope you die before you kill someone you moron

wtf? Can you explain to me what i've done wrong? WTF is wrong with the people on these forums?

[jeff_alexander]

Texting is not just about sending a message, you also have to reply and that requires you to divert attention away from the road onto a tiny screen held by a shaky hand and interpreting the message.

[Jsunu]

wtf? Can you explain to me what i've done wrong? WTF is wrong with the people on these forums?

err you still have to read the text before you free hand type on your phone :S

[ELITE_TRAYUNZE]

I understand how some people can be stupid enough to not know how to text without looking at their phone. I understand that other people can be dumb enough to not be able to take their attention off the road for a mere second at a red light to read the message sent to them. I personally can do it quite easily...and I'm sure others can too. However, that said, I completely understand why they would ban it because the majority of people, for some reason, probably aren't capable.

[SoulCrusher]

So how do you respond to someone that says they've driven while drunk and just because they haven't been in an accident, they don't consider themselves to be a liability on the road?

Your reaction time while impaired is decreased by 12 times compared to that of a normal driver. Your reaction time while texting decreases by 30 times. Whats worse here?

I don't give a shit about how you're a really good text messager, but Im not comfortable driving around seeing stupid fucks (such as yourself) doing it behind the wheel. Exactly what is so important that you cannot wait until you get off the road to reply too.

Suck my dick fag, my comment still stands.


I understand how some people can be stupid enough to not know how to text without looking at their phone. I understand that other people can be dumb enough to not be able to take their attention off the road for a mere second at a red light to read the message sent to them. I personally can do it quite easily...and I'm sure others can too. However, that said, I completely understand why they would ban it because the majority of people, for some reason, probably aren't capable.

[124Y]

then it will obviously be your fault and you'll have to cover whatever you did

Can you "cover" someone else's life back to them?

I was crossing a pedestrian cross-walk the other day and a car stopped pass its stop line and stopped right in front of me. If I were to walk out 2 seconds earlier, I would've been injured, and maybe killed. I looked at the driver, and she was texting on her phone.

It doesn't matter how "good" of a multi-tasker you are. When you don't concentrate on the road, it is inevitable that you are more likely to cause an accident.




Texting on cellphones should be banned while driving.

[ELITE_TRAYUNZE]

So how do you respond to someone that says they've driven while drunk and just because they haven't been in an accident, they don't consider themselves to be a liability on the road?

Your reaction time while impaired is decreased by 12 times compared to that of a normal driver. Your reaction time while texting decreases by 30 times. Whats worse here?

I don't give a shit about how you're a really good text messager, but Im not comfortable driving around seeing stupid fucks (such as yourself) doing it behind the wheel. Exactly what is so important that you cannot wait until you get off the road to reply too.

Suck my dick fag, my comment still stands.

LoLuMaD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Shun Izaki]

Usually when im driving, i'll txt one word replies.

ex. "k" "omw" "what the fuck? really? i'm down"

hahah.... i type pretty fast on my bbry tho..

[ELITE_TRAYUNZE]

Well if that's the case, we shouldn't be allowed to listen to the radio, talkshows, music, read a map, etc etc either because my attention is going somewhat towards all those things...If I can text without looking at my fucking keypad, then I can do it. And obviously, I am not texting essays to people. There is nothing wrong with me reading my texts at a red light...Your comparison of my form of texting/driving with drinking/driving was just retarded...LoLuMaD!

[jeff_alexander]

Well if that's the case, we shouldn't be allowed to listen to the radio, talkshows, music, read a map, etc etc either because my attention is going somewhat towards all those things...If I can text without looking at my fucking keypad, then I can do it. And obviously, I am not texting essays to people. There is nothing wrong with me reading my texts at a red light...Your comparison of my form of texting/driving with drinking/driving was just retarded...LoLuMaD!

Good on you, perhaps now you can scuttle off and play in the sandbox young one.

[ELITE_TRAYUNZE]

Wow, great relevant reponse...

[flagella]

Should be banned.... only for females.

[ilvtofu]

this is the wrong place to post about texting,
so many azns on RS
azns don't need to take their eyes off the road
firstly, what eyes?
second, no true azn needs to look at phone to text, i use an iphone and i still get around without looking to text.

[SoulCrusher]

How so? Both affect your response time and as I mentioned, texting greatly increases the chances of an accident in relation to drinking and driving.

Your comparison of my form of texting/driving with drinking/driving was just retarded...LoLuMaD!


A new British study has found that drivers who write and send off text messages are more impaired than those who've been drinking or are high on pot. The study, commissioned by the Royal Automobile Club (RAC) Foundation, found that composing text messages while driving had a negative impact on all key measures of driving performance.

Researchers, who released the study this month, watched drivers between the ages of 17 and 24 on a driving simulator and discovered that:

* The reaction times of texting drivers deteriorated by over one-third (35 per cent).
* This was worse than alcohol at the legal limit, which slowed reaction times by 12 per cent.
* Even drivers under the influence of cannabis fared better than texting drivers, with reaction times that were 21 per cent slower than sober drivers.
* Drivers drifted out of their lane more often if they were texting. Steering control was 91 per cent worse, compared to 35 per cent worse when under the influence of cannabis. [Source: http://www.ctv.ca/servlet/ArticleNews/story/CTVNews/20080924/tex_messages_080924/20080924?hub=World]

[SoulCrusher]

Bitch Slapped

[Rikaro]

honestly, I think talking on the phone while driving should be banned as well especially in Vancouver.

People can't really fucking drive properly already. Some dumb ass bitch today was trying to do a u-turn in an intersection while in the right side of the lane. Oh she was on the phone too!

[Ikkaku]

When I text, it's when I'm sitting at a red.

[ELITE_TRAYUNZE]

How so? Both affect your response time and as I mentioned, texting greatly increases the chances of an accident in relation to drinking and driving.




A new British study has found that drivers who write and send off text messages are more impaired than those who've been drinking or are high on pot. The study, commissioned by the Royal Automobile Club (RAC) Foundation, found that composing text messages while driving had a negative impact on all key measures of driving performance.

Researchers, who released the study this month, watched drivers between the ages of 17 and 24 on a driving simulator and discovered that:

* The reaction times of texting drivers deteriorated by over one-third (35 per cent).
* This was worse than alcohol at the legal limit, which slowed reaction times by 12 per cent.
* Even drivers under the influence of cannabis fared better than texting drivers, with reaction times that were 21 per cent slower than sober drivers.
* Drivers drifted out of their lane more often if they were texting. Steering control was 91 per cent worse, compared to 35 per cent worse when under the influence of cannabis. [Source: http://www.ctv.ca/servlet/ArticleNews/story/CTVNews/20080924/tex_messages_080924/20080924?hub=World]


Are you stupid? Did you not read that I said that I, unlike the MAJORITY, can text without looking down at my phone. I also said that the only time I do look down at my phone is to read a text message at a red light. Do you understand this, retard? I said your comparison with MY form of texting/driving to drinking/driving is stupid. Yes, your right, bitch slapped indeed...why don't u swear at me some more and tell me that you hope I die some more over the internet you loser.

[jeff_alexander]

What is with this fascination with texting anyways? Just make a bloody phone call. I am also quite sure nothing in this world short of the death of an immediate family member is worth responding to while driving. Just text or call them back when you park your car.

[LemonH2O]

The people who are condoning texting while driving, it's a load of crap to say just because you can text without looking is in any way safer. You may not be using your eyes, but your concentration is impaired regardless. You're thinking about what you're texting are you not?

I find that I couldn't even text with one hand on my bbry. My hand is too small to reach the whole keyboard!

[hypediss]

i dont even get why it isnt banned yet, this should be done long time ago.

[acyx]

my friend is ridiculous..
he goes on mobile msn while hes on the road
i dont want rides from him anymore

[ELITE_TRAYUNZE]

The people who are condoning texting while driving, it's a load of crap to say just because you can text without looking is in any way safer. You may not be using your eyes, but your concentration is impaired regardless. You're thinking about what you're texting are you not?

I find that I couldn't even text with one hand on my bbry. My hand is too small to reach the whole keyboard!

Well I guess we should ban reading maps, having navigation systems, and listening to radio talk shows too since our concentration is impaired with those aswell, right?

Again, I'm not saying it shouldn't be banned because I realize lots of people can't do it. But I don't think it should be that difficult.

[BNR32_Coupe]

nothing wrong with texting while driving. just don't do it while street racing or driving drunk

[hotjoint]

yes ban it, I hate it when I get a text while im driving I don't answer it until my car is stopped and parked

[billboa]

I dont care enough to read the whole thread but personally I used to text and drive all the time and have ALMOST rear-ended about 3 cars. The last time was the worst and i stopped within a few inches of the car. Since then I don't text and drive anymore, its just not worth it. In those 1 or 2 seconds that you look down to read a text/write a text the car in front of you can already be stopping.

It absolutely should be banned.

[dark0821]

you can totally drive stick..a nd stil hold a call at the same time.. considering you dun have a fart can =D

[124Y]

Well if that's the case, we shouldn't be allowed to listen to the radio, talkshows, music, read a map, etc etc either because my attention is going somewhat towards all those things...If I can text without looking at my fucking keypad, then I can do it. And obviously, I am not texting essays to people. There is nothing wrong with me reading my texts at a red light...Your comparison of my form of texting/driving with drinking/driving was just retarded...LoLuMaD!

First of all, you are making an assumption to everyone has the ability to be comfortable texting on their phone while driving. We are suggesting texting should be banned while driving to protect those who are incapable of doing so from causing an accident and to protect those who may innocently be involved in the accident. If you as an individual can do it, good for you.

Yes, you are correct that radio, music, reading a map, talkshows, and etc. is using up your attention. However, if you look at your cellphone and think about what to text, it is MORE LIKELY that you will cause an accident. Why will you take the chance and endanger other people's lives? Even if there are no regulations regarding listening to music or reading a map while driving, it is a fact that these activities take away your attention from the road.

[ilvtofu]

phoning/texting should be illegal for men.
but since women can't drive neways, might as well let them talk/text

[hk20000]

meh, I twitter while I drive.

[!LittleDragon]

I used to back in the day when I had the Nokias with the T9 and you can bang out a msg in a few seconds with one hand without looking at the phone but now with a QWERTY, forget it.

[ELITE_TRAYUNZE]

First of all, you are making an assumption to everyone has the ability to be comfortable texting on their phone while driving. We are suggesting texting should be banned while driving to protect those who are incapable of doing so from causing an accident and to protect those who may innocently be involved in the accident. If you as an individual can do it, good for you.

Yes, you are correct that radio, music, reading a map, talkshows, and etc. is using up your attention. However, if you look at your cellphone and think about what to text, it is MORE LIKELY that you will cause an accident. Why will you take the chance and endanger other people's lives? Even if there are no regulations regarding listening to music or reading a map while driving, it is a fact that these activities take away your attention from the road.


If you read all my posts, you will see that I am all for the banning of cell phones because I realize that not everyone can text while driving. Perhaps you should read the entire thread. That way you'll have a lesser chance of making the mistake of accusing me of something I did not do...

[124Y]

If you read all my posts, you will see that I am all for the banning of cell phones because I realize that not everyone can text while driving. Perhaps you should read the entire thread. That way you'll have a lesser chance of making the mistake of accusing me of something I did not do...

Yes I read all your posts. You stated: "Well if that's the case, we shouldn't be allowed to listen to the radio, talkshows, music, read a map, etc etc either because my attention is going somewhat towards all those things..." and since obviously radio, music, reading a map, and etc. aren't banned, by your logic, you are stating that's NOT the case. So, if it's not the case that people text uncomfortably while driving, like what PrincessPeiPei was intending to say, then you are assuming (not stating) it is the case that people text comfortably. That is where I got your assumption.
Also, you "stating" you can text while drive safely doesn't make it valid. It is your assumption and mere chance you have not got into an accident so therefore, you may induce that you are doing it safely. Reading your text at a red light is definitely safer than doing it while your vehicle is moving. However, texting (even without looking at the screen) takes away your concentration, which impairs your judgment. Please be responsible and do not put other's lives at a greater risk.

[HonestTea]

BAN THAT SHIT!

They need to ban talking on the phone and texting ASAP! Not even Robert Kubica can text and drive at the same time..so how the fuck can you?

[03aspec]

i text while i drive, i send bbm's as well, i am also on msn most of the time as well. come and sue me.

[KaOsTiK]

I dont care enough to read the whole thread but personally I used to text and drive all the time and have ALMOST rear-ended about 3 cars. The last time was the worst and i stopped within a few inches of the car. Since then I don't text and drive anymore, its just not worth it. In those 1 or 2 seconds that you look down to read a text/write a text the car in front of you can already be stopping.

It absolutely should be banned.

exactly...glad you smartened up :thumbsup:

music, etc is an auditory distraction but it's not a big deal. reading a map (and texting) should be done once you're pulled over since it's a visual and mental distraction. talking on the phone is a distraction and i see retard drivers daily. in fact, yesterday i saw some chick merge left and nearly side swipe some guy on a bike because she was on the phone (left ear) and failed to check her blind spot. because there isn't any vigilance against talking on your cell while driving, we accept it. It's a definite distraction and those countries/states/provinces that have recognized have implemented laws to discourage talking while you're driving.

if anybody argues that texting while you're driving is a good thing...straight up - you're a moron. just cut your life now before you end up potentially killing someone else. it seems like more and more ppl get affected by the 'superman syndrome' and think they can do things that can clearly put themselves, or other ppl, at a risk.

[VR6GTI]

Not sure how they are going to "ban" it, its already illegal.

[ctsport]

Yes, it should definitely banned. I've had many near accidents because drivers were not paying attention and talking on their cellphones.

What's worse is that they didn't even notice that they almost ran me over and just kept on talking! :mad:

[dark0821]

ya.. imagine peoples rides at stake !!! or if in your case.. walking across the crosswalk xD

[124Y]

exactly...glad you smartened up :thumbsup:

It's a definite distraction and those countries/states/provinces that have recognized have implemented laws to discourage talking while you're driving.



In Taiwan, talking on the cellphone while driving is banned. You will even get ticketed if a traffic cam caught you doing so. I completely support this law! :thumbsup: