- Messages
- 17,355
- Name
- Bob
- Edit My Images
- Yes
Wonder why it's legal to hold and use a 2 way radio?
I can't see this happen, if it does it would also need to cover ANY voice system, no Carplay, no Android Auto, no generic voice systems (BMW for instance).
What about a conversation with the passenger? How is that any different? Are we expected to silently drive with the family in the car?
Utterly ridiculous idea....
One law for the police, another for the rest of us. At least, that's why the exemption exists for two way radios even if CB users can also avail themselves of it.Wonder why it's legal to hold and use a 2 way radio?
Majority of police cars that I see have two officers. I can't remember the last time i saw a police officer driving solo. The driver won't be the one operating the radio.One law for the police, another for the rest of us. At least, that's why the exemption exists for two way radios even if CB users can also avail themselves of it.
Majority of police cars that I see have two officers. I can't remember the last time i saw a police officer driving solo. The driver won't be the one operating the radio.
I only said ban the lot of mobile use in a car, some folk think they can control a car one handed while using a mobile now that is Utterly ridiculous and dangerous.
I've had hands-free in my car for 10 years. Bluetooth enabled so my phone could sit in my pocket or glovebox. I've answered calls if I was "free" enough to do so. I'd almost always answer if it was family. For a few years, I had a 40 minute commute which was the same route there and back. I'd sometimes chat to siblings on a weekly basis and they'd know if I said "hang on" that I need to divert more attention to the road.If I was needing to really concentrate (built up areas, traffic conditions etc) then I just didn't answer.
You're right! We should ban dying!Every death is someone's child, parent, relative, friend. I guess 1700+ deaths is OK as long as it's not you or yours?
The missus needs to be told several times to shut up. And still doesn't. She's more of a distraction than anything else including phonecalls.Passengers are generally vaguely aware of what's happening so will STFU if/when necessary. I always ask the MiL to keep talking to a minimum when I'm driving too!
The last Department for Transport report says that British drivers clocked up around 329 billion miles between April 2018 and March 2019. While I agree that no one should be killed or injured on the road I think we're doing very well in getting towards a minimum.I guess 1700+ deaths is OK as long as it's not you or yours?
In my response car it had a built in radio with mic and speaker, there was a press to talk button on the steering wheel. This type of arrangement was fitted to all vehicles which weren't operated with more than one person.Majority of police cars that I see have two officers. I can't remember the last time i saw a police officer driving solo. The driver won't be the one operating the radio.
In my response car it had a built in radio with mic and speaker, there was a press to talk button on the steering wheel. This type of arrangement was fitted to all vehicles which weren't operated with more than one person.
I can't see how using hands free is any more dangerous than talking to a passenger. In fact, drivers often turn away to look at the person next to them while in conversation..... When I answer a call in the car I always make a point of telling whoever is on the other end that I'm "hands free in the car" so they know my situation.
I have an automatic with a head up display, I never need to take my eyes off of the road or my hands to leave the wheel while I'm driving. I have a button on the wheel to answer a call, and in the remote possibility that I need to call somebody, I have my wife, son, sister and 2 best mates in the contacts in the car, so I can do it by voice command which works very well.
A typical passenger would know instinctively when conditions are not suitable for animated conversations. There are studies that clearly show that phone conversations are much more distracting to the driver than a passenger.
Thats not to say a passenger cannot be distracting, some are oblivious and have no empathy to the drivers situation.
A typical passenger would know instinctively when conditions are not suitable for animated conversations. There are studies that clearly show that phone conversations are much more distracting to the driver than a passenger.
Thats not to say a passenger cannot be distracting, some are oblivious and have no empathy to the drivers situation.
I see this all the time too, which makes me wonder : if it’s that obvious to other motorists then why aren’t the police cracking down on it? It’d be an easy money earner. I suppose the answer is there’s not enough police, despite what Boris tells us.Coming back from the gym today, I counted about ten idiots using a mobile phone while driving. So the police can never stay on top of it sadly, so I`d just ban the lot of it all.
Like numerous presenters on TV talking to the camera in the car alongside them.I am sometimes amazed when I see drivers with their head turned towards a passenger having a conversation with complete disregard for what's happening in front of them.... But of course, these people believe it is safe to do so....
I see this all the time too, which makes me wonder : if it’s that obvious to other motorists then why aren’t the police cracking down in it? It’d be an easy money earner. I suppose the answer is there’s not enough police, despite what Boris tells us.
Like numerous presenters on TV talking to the camera in the car alongside them.
It's quite easy to see when that is the case. But yes I agree, sometimes they are.Often the car they are in is on a trailer.
Oh dear: and I used to believe it was real. Another mythtake...Often the car they are in is on a trailer.
Let's say you or I.Define "typical passenger". It will depend on various factors for sure, whether the passenger is a driver for one. It also assumes they are paying attention to the road.
Let's say you or I.
A radio or music doesn't require any interaction though. I can't say I have ever felt the need to hold a conversation or respond to mine. If I do find it distracting because I am looming for directions or road signs etc. The volume button is right next to my right thumb on the steering wheel.As has already been said, it's no different to listening to the radio and that certainly doesn't know when conditions aren't suitable.
A radio or music doesn't require any interaction though. I can't say I have ever felt the need to hold a conversation or respond to mine. If I do find it distracting because I am looming for directions or road signs etc. The volume button is right next to my right thumb on the steering wheel.
doesn't require any interaction though
I had to look that up and I'm none the wiser. I suspect I'm better off that way as well.Only to tell Vanessa Vine to do one! Daily Mail Radio at its worst!!!
A radio or music doesn't require any interaction though. I can't say I have ever felt the need to hold a conversation or respond to mine. If I do find it distracting because I am looming for directions or road signs etc. The volume button is right next to my right thumb on the steering wheel.