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Author: Jon PittsJon Pitts Date: Jan 25, 2007 15:41
> Talking to a passenger needs a lot less attention that talking on a phone
> (either hands free or using the phone itself - either is just as bad).
> The
> reason is that when using the phone there are very short periods where the
> signal drops out, leaving a silence. The brain has to work hard to fill
> in
> the gaps to allow you to understand the speech coming through, distracting
> you. When talking to a passenger there are no drop-outs, and hence no
> where
> near as big an issue.
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>
Although you make a fair point re handovers between sites, you'd be
surprised how well a fully fitted carkit can deal with them. Enough that you
don't actually notice it, in my experience (Nokia 6310i, CARK91 fully
hard-wired).
In fact it's only really apparent at the other end of the conversation.
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Author: SteveSteve Date: Jan 22, 2007 10:59
Drivers face new phone penalties
Motorists who are caught using a hand-held mobile phone while driving
will have three penalty points added to their licence, the government
says.
Transport Secretary Douglas Alexander said the maximum fine would also
double to £60 from 27 February.
He added that it was "impossible to do two things at once" and that
using a mobile while driving was dangerous.
But the Liberal Democrats say only about one in 100 offenders are
being caught by police.
'Concentration'
Mr Alexander said: "Research shows that talking on a mobile phone
while driving affects your concentration and ability to react to
dangerous situations.
"It's quite simple - it's impossible to do two things at once and do
them well.
"That is why in December 2003 we introduced new laws preventing
motorists from driving while using a hand-held mobile.
"We have seen a groundswell of support for this move.
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Author: The TravellerThe Traveller Date: Jan 22, 2007 11:35
"Steve" privacy.net> wrote in message
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Newest traffic law today here is 2000 krones find if you don't scrape the
snow and ice off all your car windows, Steve.
Sensibly, Edith.
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Author: TFPTFP Date: Jan 22, 2007 11:43
Absolutely right. Down here in London / Surrey it is incrdible how many
t0$$ers you see in 30k cars who can't afford 50 quid for a handsfree kit.
4 strikes and they're banned - hooray!
TFP
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Author: Alex BuellAlex Buell Date: Jan 22, 2007 11:44
On Mon, 22 Jan 2007 18:59:50 +0000, I waved a wand and this message
magically appears in front of Steve:
> Motorists who are caught using a hand-held mobile phone while driving
> will have three penalty points added to their licence, the government
> says.
>
> Transport Secretary Douglas Alexander said the maximum fine would also
> double to £60 from 27 February.
Hip hip hip hurray!
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Author: NorcotNorcot Date: Jan 22, 2007 12:03
"Steve" privacy.net> wrote in message
news:742ar25bdahasf427i6ek7grc2qh2s1qic@4ax.com...> Drivers face new phone penalties
>
> Motorists who are caught using a hand-held mobile phone while driving
> will have three penalty points added to their licence, the government
> says.
>
> Transport Secretary Douglas Alexander said the maximum fine would also
> double to
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Author: TommyTommy Date: Jan 22, 2007 12:30
On Mon, 22 Jan 2007 19:43:58 +0000, TFP wrote:
> Absolutely right. Down here in London / Surrey it is incrdible how many
> t0$$ers you see in 30k cars who can't afford 50 quid for a handsfree kit.
With most new phones it's just a case of plugging a wire into the phone
and clipping it onto your shirt.
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Author: Dave CDave C Date: Jan 22, 2007 12:45
JAF wrote:
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>> On Mon, 22 Jan 2007 19:43:58 +0000, TFP wrote:
>>> Absolutely right. Down here in London / Surrey it is incrdible how many
>>> t0$$ers you see in 30k cars who can't afford 50 quid for a handsfree kit.
> Even if they were given away free, who wants to look like a Star Trek
> cast-off, with a naff lump of plastic stuck in your ear?
>
I prefer that to some stupid idiot killing people.
I saw one of those 30k plus cars this week with the driver having a
phone in one hand and a sandwich in the other.
Personally, I would skip the fine and the points and just confiscate the
car.
--
Dave C
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Author: Charlie MitchellCharlie Mitchell Date: Jan 22, 2007 12:49
JAF wrote:
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>> On Mon, 22 Jan 2007 19:43:58 +0000, TFP wrote:
>>> Absolutely right. Down here in London / Surrey it is incrdible how many
>>> t0$$ers you see in 30k cars who can't afford 50 quid for a handsfree kit.
> Even if they were given away free, who wants to look like a Star Trek
> cast-off, with a naff lump of plastic stuck in your ear?
>
I'd rather look like a star trek cast-off with a naff lump of
plastic in my ear for that incredibly important phone call
that simply wont wait, than than lose my livelihood by losing
my licence.
I'm sure most people would. If you want to risk all the hard
work, money and effort that you put into passing your driving
test than that's your perogative.
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Author: JNugentJNugent Date: Jan 22, 2007 12:50
Dave C wrote:
> JAF wrote:
>
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>>> On Mon, 22 Jan 2007 19:43:58 +0000, TFP wrote:
>>>
>>>> Absolutely right. Down here in London / Surrey it is incrdible how
>>>> many t0$$ers you see in 30k cars who can't afford 50 quid for a
>>>> handsfree kit.
>>
>> Even if they were given away free, who wants to look like a Star Trek
>> cast-off, with a naff lump of plastic stuck in your ear?
>>
> I prefer that to some stupid idiot killing people.
>
> I saw one of those 30k plus cars this week with the driver having a
> phone in one hand and a sandwich in the other.
What's wrong with that - in a layby?
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