There has been a lot of talk on the ‘net and in the news recently about a graphic car crash re-enactment video produced as a UK PSA against texting while driving. Odds are you’ve already seen the video, but here it is, just in case you haven’t. It is a re-enactment, and yes, it is quite graphic, and I hope the message is heard.
Many municipalities have proposed or enacted laws prohibiting and punishing texting and other cell phone use while driving. I don’t think this is a bad thing.
I would still like to take a moment to remind everyone that singling out specific technologies is still not the whole answer. The distracted driving incident that I still find most horrific was not caused by texting or any other high-tech distraction. It was caused by a thoughtless person’s decision that it was okay to paint her nails while driving.
I wrote about the death of motorcyclist Anita Zaffke when it happened, with tragic irony at the start of Motorcycle Awareness Month (May).
Please take a moment to read about the organization her son, Greg Zaffke, founded to raise awareness about the dangers of distracted driving, and then visit the Black Nail Brigade‘s site.
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It amazes me when I see someone putting on make up while they are driving, and I have even seen people with books prop’d up on the steering wheels … I don’t look at my cell phone unless we’re not moving. (I.E. Stop lights and such) .. but the second we are moving again, it goes down. Things can wait a few minutes, and if it’s THAT important, pull over! I have been happy to see a few people recently actually pull over to the side of the road when talking on their cell phone. It just amazes me how people don’t use – even a little – common sense. And the people who put on make-up in the car WHILE driving totally drive me insane.
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Women who put on makeup and men who shave while driving amaze, scare and anger me. Maybe I’m just super uncoordinated, but… if you have to stop suddenly, wouldn’t you cut yourself (man) or stick yourself in the eye with a mascara wand (woman)? That would be enough to deter me, personally! (Hope your li’l ones are feeling better!)