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JT Moderator	Message Posted: May 2, 2011 1:08:34 AM Ignore JT Report Abuse Do anti-texting/mobile phone laws reduce your usage of using phones while driving? Yes, I don't use my phone while driving I have reduced how often I use my phone I still use my phone - but I hide it now N/A Other Post your thoughts about this poll below.

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Do anti-texting/mobile phone laws reduce your usage of using phones while driving?
Yes, I don't use my phone while driving
I have reduced how often I use my phone
I still use my phone - but I hide it now
N/A
Other

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LXH18 Champion Author Los Angeles Posts:15,730 Points:3,213,650 Joined:Jun 2004	Message Posted: Jan 27, 2013 12:26:31 AM Ignore LXH18 Report Abuse Yes, I don't use my phone while driving.
sonicmustang All-Star Author Alberta Posts:637 Points:149,375 Joined:Dec 2010	Message Posted: Jan 8, 2013 4:37:20 AM Ignore sonicmustang Report Abuse I have reduced how often I use my phone
achung53 Veteran Author Orange County Posts:487 Points:85,225 Joined:Oct 2012	Message Posted: Dec 13, 2012 3:49:24 PM Ignore achung53 Report Abuse I already did not use my phone while driving
Sumflow Rookie Author Honolulu Posts:65 Points:400 Joined:May 2012	Message Posted: May 14, 2012 5:09:57 AM Ignore Sumflow Report Abuse When I let an iPhone in my car I used it to take pictures.
RR52DE Champion Author Delaware Posts:2,415 Points:403,015 Joined:Mar 2012	Message Posted: Apr 20, 2012 9:07:03 AM Ignore RR52DE Report Abuse No, I purchased a hands-free car speaker and it works great.
Tanner_1 Champion Author Virginia Beach Posts:1,541 Points:459,390 Joined:Nov 2011	Message Posted: Jan 18, 2012 11:02:50 AM Ignore Tanner_1 Report Abuse I don't text and drive. I have a new phone that has a hands free feature and I do use that.
Lefty06 Veteran Author Rochester Posts:345 Points:24,000 Joined:Jul 2006	Message Posted: Jan 16, 2012 11:57:18 AM Ignore Lefty06 Report Abuse My usage pf my phone while driving hasn't and won't change. If and when I use it while driving, I pull off the side of the road.
lyonsview Rookie Author New Jersey Posts:2 Points:320 Joined:Jan 2012	Message Posted: Jan 7, 2012 11:11:47 PM Ignore lyonsview Report Abuse I don't text and drive...But I do have a hands free headset and I talk and drive..Get a lot of business calls returned while on the road.
HuoXingC All-Star Author Oakland Posts:793 Points:108,660 Joined:Apr 2011	Message Posted: Dec 9, 2011 5:09:15 PM Ignore HuoXingC Report Abuse Even before the laws per passed, I never used my phone while driving. So personally, it made no difference for me. My mom, however, has avoided answering the phone while driving now.
PapaBobP Veteran Author Detroit Posts:470 Points:231,045 Joined:Apr 2011	Message Posted: Dec 3, 2011 11:49:19 AM Ignore PapaBobP Report Abuse My last two vehicles had hands free in them, and auxiliary capabilities.
schmeckg Rookie Author Chicago Posts:1 Points:170,770 Joined:Jul 2011	Message Posted: Nov 28, 2011 10:58:00 AM Ignore schmeckg Report Abuse According to Car & Driver, texting is much more dangerous than drinking and driving. http://www.caranddriver.com/features/texting-while-driving-how-dangerous-is-it
Boorus Sophomore Author Cincinnati Posts:110 Points:238,600 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: Nov 21, 2011 6:55:45 AM Ignore Boorus Report Abuse no
pcprof Champion Author Austin Posts:9,811 Points:2,457,970 Joined:Oct 2005	Message Posted: Nov 11, 2011 12:24:45 AM Ignore pcprof Report Abuse No
MzRozeta Rookie Author Bakersfield Posts:11 Points:7,325 Joined:Jul 2009	Message Posted: Oct 7, 2011 12:52:09 AM Ignore MzRozeta Report Abuse I dont use my phone while i drive.
OhMyGas2011 Rookie Author Quebec City Posts:32 Points:4,370 Joined:Sep 2011	Message Posted: Sep 14, 2011 4:02:28 PM Ignore OhMyGas2011 Report Abuse Never
garnet2001 Champion Author South Carolina Posts:3,327 Points:1,036,250 Joined:Nov 2007	Message Posted: Aug 23, 2011 9:56:37 AM Ignore garnet2001 Report Abuse N/A
PeterHouz Rookie Author Hamilton Posts:18 Points:36,105 Joined:Aug 2011	Message Posted: Aug 21, 2011 3:28:04 PM Ignore PeterHouz Report Abuse I just use a Bluetooth headset instead
95Vette Champion Author Missouri Posts:2,525 Points:633,405 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Aug 18, 2011 1:24:40 PM Ignore 95Vette Report Abuse Hope so, but I already didn't text while driving. I am not that talented! So to everyone else, Put down the phone and drive.
skb69sa Champion Author San Antonio Posts:3,492 Points:713,100 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: Aug 17, 2011 8:54:52 PM Ignore skb69sa Report Abuse Yes, I don't use my phone while driving
dongo50 Champion Author West Virginia Posts:14,705 Points:2,381,995 Joined:Jul 2006	Message Posted: Aug 13, 2011 2:46:29 AM Ignore dongo50 Report Abuse stupid
ckface Rookie Author San Bernardino Posts:60 Points:26,655 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Aug 12, 2011 12:07:48 PM Ignore ckface Report Abuse Not really.
hhval2 All-Star Author Atlanta Posts:600 Points:104,380 Joined:Jun 2011	Message Posted: Aug 12, 2011 8:28:29 AM Ignore hhval2 Report Abuse No
cwashi3324 Champion Author Cincinnati Posts:2,812 Points:575,240 Joined:May 2009	Message Posted: Aug 12, 2011 2:52:52 AM Ignore cwashi3324 Report Abuse Makes no difference to me. I use a bluetooth to talk and text if I need to. Mostly, I pull over or park to text.
hhval2 All-Star Author Atlanta Posts:600 Points:104,380 Joined:Jun 2011	Message Posted: Aug 2, 2011 7:24:22 AM Ignore hhval2 Report Abuse No
six_ball_man Champion Author Rochester Posts:8,553 Points:1,394,045 Joined:Oct 2007	Message Posted: Jul 28, 2011 3:31:53 AM Ignore six_ball_man Report Abuse Nope...common sense keeps me from texting while driving
pcprof Champion Author Austin Posts:9,811 Points:2,457,970 Joined:Oct 2005	Message Posted: Jul 28, 2011 1:11:45 AM Ignore pcprof Report Abuse No
DB2008 All-Star Author Winnipeg Posts:675 Points:239,070 Joined:May 2008	Message Posted: Jul 27, 2011 8:21:40 PM Ignore DB2008 Report Abuse it doesn't seem to work here.
VETACA Sophomore Author San Jose Posts:185 Points:58,960 Joined:Jun 2011	Message Posted: Jul 27, 2011 4:53:17 PM Ignore VETACA Report Abuse yes
johnbwolf All-Star Author Michigan Posts:690 Points:163,510 Joined:Feb 2011	Message Posted: Jul 27, 2011 4:38:11 PM Ignore johnbwolf Report Abuse Yes, I don't use my phone while driving
pcprof Champion Author Austin Posts:9,811 Points:2,457,970 Joined:Oct 2005	Message Posted: Jul 27, 2011 4:32:35 PM Ignore pcprof Report Abuse No, my truck is my office.
estroh Champion Author Indiana Posts:3,619 Points:732,750 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: Jul 27, 2011 12:14:07 AM Ignore estroh Report Abuse I still use my phone - but I hide it now
PusaKuting Champion Author Ottawa Posts:3,508 Points:811,015 Joined:Nov 2010	Message Posted: Jul 23, 2011 7:22:53 PM Ignore PusaKuting Report Abuse yes, i don't use my phone while driving
CIWS Champion Author London Posts:2,426 Points:583,530 Joined:Feb 2011	Message Posted: Jul 13, 2011 9:32:38 PM Ignore CIWS Report Abuse yes
badorthy86 Rookie Author North Carolina Posts:9 Points:2,150 Joined:Jul 2011	Message Posted: Jul 13, 2011 9:23:36 AM Ignore badorthy86 Report Abuse I have reduced how often I use my phone
Luvlots6 Rookie Author New Orleans Posts:16 Points:3,305 Joined:Jul 2011	Message Posted: Jul 9, 2011 4:37:18 PM Ignore Luvlots6 Report Abuse yes it do ..I hate when people Text and Drive!!!
mekaMS Rookie Author Mississippi Posts:13 Points:4,155 Joined:Jul 2011	Message Posted: Jul 7, 2011 3:11:37 PM Ignore mekaMS Report Abuse yes vat a certain extend but its also good that we can not text while driving
denwabe All-Star Author San Jose Posts:724 Points:145,075 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: Jul 4, 2011 4:18:42 PM Ignore denwabe Report Abuse no not really
wildredbill Champion Author Wisconsin Posts:3,913 Points:564,465 Joined:Mar 2008	Message Posted: Jul 1, 2011 10:09:04 PM Ignore wildredbill Report Abuse If you want to talk to God, Pray. If you want to see God, Text.
denwabe All-Star Author San Jose Posts:724 Points:145,075 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: Jul 1, 2011 7:06:11 PM Ignore denwabe Report Abuse I still see people texting and using cell phones while driving. It seems the law should be inforced much stricter [Edited by: denwabe at 7/1/2011 7:12:38 PM EST]
777Aviator Champion Author St. Louis Posts:2,676 Points:393,145 Joined:Jun 2011	Message Posted: Jun 28, 2011 7:06:33 AM Ignore 777Aviator Report Abuse nope
estroh Champion Author Indiana Posts:3,619 Points:732,750 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: Jun 28, 2011 12:10:25 AM Ignore estroh Report Abuse Yes, I don't use my phone while driving
JM2323 Rookie Author Omaha Posts:2 Points:5,015 Joined:Jun 2011	Message Posted: Jun 27, 2011 9:40:42 PM Ignore JM2323 Report Abuse nope, doesn't stop me from texting/calling.
777Aviator Champion Author St. Louis Posts:2,676 Points:393,145 Joined:Jun 2011	Message Posted: Jun 27, 2011 10:20:53 AM Ignore 777Aviator Report Abuse no
buddyboy8160 Sophomore Author Florida Posts:235 Points:49,020 Joined:Jun 2011	Message Posted: Jun 26, 2011 9:32:17 PM Ignore buddyboy8160 Report Abuse I do not text message I also do not talk on my cell when I drive
xwave97 Champion Author Salt Lake City Posts:1,295 Points:198,160 Joined:Apr 2011	Message Posted: Jun 25, 2011 12:17:21 PM Ignore xwave97 Report Abuse Text at red lights
777Aviator Champion Author St. Louis Posts:2,676 Points:393,145 Joined:Jun 2011	Message Posted: Jun 25, 2011 3:01:30 AM Ignore 777Aviator Report Abuse n/a
estroh Champion Author Indiana Posts:3,619 Points:732,750 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: Jun 24, 2011 1:10:17 AM Ignore estroh Report Abuse Yes, I don't use my phone while driving
Lefty06 Veteran Author Rochester Posts:345 Points:24,000 Joined:Jul 2006	Message Posted: Jun 22, 2011 7:40:09 PM Ignore Lefty06 Report Abuse I already did not use my phone while driving
tjc09f Veteran Author Tallahassee Posts:468 Points:670,670 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: Jun 22, 2011 7:10:06 PM Ignore tjc09f Report Abuse Not really. I just use the speaker phone feature.
1Flyingstar Rookie Author Los Angeles Posts:32 Points:22,415 Joined:May 2008	Message Posted: Jun 17, 2011 12:20:01 PM Ignore 1Flyingstar Report Abuse No. I use a hands free headset