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Article #470Re: Cellphone Drivers Equivalent to Drunks
From: Daniel J. Stern
Date: Thu, 03 Feb 2005 01:14
Date: Thu, 03 Feb 2005 01:14
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On Wed, 2 Feb 2005, The Blue wrote: > >>Old people are much more of a danger than cell phones. > >Cite? > Well the study said cell phones made young driver equivalent of a > senior behind the wheel. That is only while they are on the phone. The > senior is a senior from the start of the trip till finish. Bzzzt! Reading conclusions into the study that aren't there! This is not applicable support for your assertion, so I'll repeat my request that you cite the source of your assertion. > I have no > problem using my cell phone when I drive. You don't *think* that you do, but in fact, yes, you do. It's quantifiable. > I think food is much more of distraction than a cell phone. Fortunately for everyone, your guesses and opinions aren't science.
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