Driving and common sense

[anthus29]

For drivers, danger on the phone

I think my favorite part of this article is the following:

In another recent study, by the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute, some other distractions - such as applying makeup and reading - were found to be much more risky.Nooooo.... it's dangerous to apply makeup and/or read while driving?? It's a good

Comments

[cherishthepast]

Darn. There goes all my newfound spare time for reading. Thanks Virginia Tech!

Seriously, who reads in the car?! That's what books on tape are for!

[kechara]

I read in the car, but not when I'm driving!

[cherishthepast]

I used to be able to do that, but now it gives me motion sickness like nobody's business. I miss being able to read in the car. (As a passenger!)

[skirt_spin]

george carlin noted that before about people who drive behind you with their high beams on. "Oh, I just happened to bring my copy of Ivanhoe with me." snaaap.