This probably seems like a dumb question, but I've always wondered it. How do they change gear, steer and hold a phone to the ear at the same time?
It's not like they all use handsfree sets or all drive automatics considering that most people in the UK drive manuals and the fact that I always see them holding a phone to the ears.
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- 15-03-2013 22:39
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- 15-03-2013 22:44
By letting go of the wheel and shifting. So they're mostly driving with their left hand and talking with their right one.
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- 15-03-2013 22:51
(Original post by SillyEddy)
By letting go of the wheel and shifting. So they're mostly driving with their left hand and talking with their right one. -
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- 15-03-2013 23:00
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Isn't that pretty dangerous? -
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- 15-03-2013 23:04
Maybe using their shoulder to hold the phone?
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- 15-03-2013 23:07
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Why do you think it's illegal to use your phone whilst driving... -
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- 15-03-2013 23:08
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....and it was only passed into legislation a few years ago, you'd think they would have done it sooner. -
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- 15-03-2013 23:12
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....and it was only passed into legislation a few years ago, you'd think they would have done it sooner.
http://www.theaa.com/motoring_advice...le-phones.html
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- 15-03-2013 23:16
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Wouldn't they be driving without due care anyway? -
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- 15-03-2013 23:22
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Isn't that pretty dangerous? -
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- 15-03-2013 23:26
(Original post by SillyEddy)
I don't think they do to be safe! -
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- 15-03-2013 23:53
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....and it was only passed into legislation a few years ago, you'd think they would have done it sooner.
That legislation didn't really change anything, other than making it a specific offence.
Indeed, even now Police will issue tickets/summons for driving on the phone under the 'old' (but still in force) legislation. -
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- 16-03-2013 01:34
Easiest way is to put the phone on speaker and have it on your seat.
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