Distractions in the car are dangerous.
Here in my neck of the woods, using any handheld electronic device while driving will get you a hefty fine and likely affect your insurance rates the following year through the "points" system they use. For example, phones must have a handsfree and have a one-touch dialer, and texting/email is totally illegal.
I admit that I don't always adhere 100% to these rules, although I try. When I can't/don't, I adhere to reasonable (I think) personal standards; for example, I never text when the car is moving more than 20 km/h. It's just too dangerous to do otherwise.
The following video shows a bright young spark who's a) flying down the road at highway speeds b) reading a paper book c) using an e-reader, and d) talking on the phone.
Brilliant.
What the video doesn't show is that he actually has his laptop open on the passenger seat as well. ;)
I admit that I don't always adhere 100% to these rules, although I try. When I can't/don't, I adhere to reasonable (I think) personal standards; for example, I never text when the car is moving more than 20 km/h. It's just too dangerous to do otherwise.
The following video shows a bright young spark who's a) flying down the road at highway speeds b) reading a paper book c) using an e-reader, and d) talking on the phone.
Brilliant.
What the video doesn't show is that he actually has his laptop open on the passenger seat as well. ;)
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