People [who drive] with cell phones scare me!

chris67 · 07-24-2006, 08:59 AM

OK Maybe I'm a little overprotective of my Sky but......people on cell phones drive like they are DRUNK! They swerve....ride my tail....brake suddenly...change lanes sudenly and often without a signal.....and almost every time as I carefully get away from them....I notice they are on a cell!!!!!!

Distracted drivers are the bane of our roads!

Just a rant.....

**rick112** · 07-24-2006, 10:45 AM

It would be nice if more manufactures would build in Bluetooth so phones could be hands free in cars.

fireman · 07-24-2006, 12:00 PM

Down here we refer to that at the FD as driving a phone booth....

Rick Tinley Park · 07-24-2006, 12:38 PM

OnStar makes it nice and hands free.

Very soon after getting our SKY we realized that driving and talking were definitely mutually exclusive (manual trans). Now with OnStar at least I can drive. I see people talking on phones and NOT EVEN LOOKING at the road - looking down - writing etc ..

SkyBaby · 07-24-2006, 01:02 PM

When cell phones first came out... and i started noticing EVERYONE chatting up a storm with theirs.. i carried a big.... BRIGHTLY COLORED STOP SIGN WITH ME...... i made it myself... a huge contruction paper shaped like a stop sign... with a stick.. that said.... HANG UP AND DRIVE!!!!!!... i thought it was just a DUMB saying.. but then a few years later.... I SEE BUMPER STICKERS THAT SAID THE SAME THING... ugh..... i could be rich by now.... WAY TOO FUNNY... it drives me nuts when they are in the FAST lane on the freeway and going 45..... UGH...... then as we pass on the right.. which , by the way, i dont ENCOURAGE.... they are just BSing on their phone..... or the parent is driving bent over the seat yelling at the kids.. and on the phone.... or maybe.... the person who has no time for eating.... so, they eat and talk on the phone and.. DRIVE... not too cool.... i mean, am i guilty of it? heck yeah.... but, i stay on the phone long enough to say... i will call you back... if i dont have my bluetooth thingie... which.. i dont cuz i am lazy.... and i usually let the voicemail get the call unless i am waiting for a specific call.... Ugh.. ok.. my rant over...SkyBaby-07

zamazingo · 07-24-2006, 05:14 PM

A ticket should be given to those and I know in some states they do

SkyBaby · 07-24-2006, 05:26 PM

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Originally Posted by zamazingo

A ticket should be given to those and I know in some states they do

Can i be the CELL PHONE POLICE????? PRETTY PLEASE?????? that would be way too fun.....

SkyBaby-07

CUINOZ · 07-24-2006, 05:29 PM

SkyBaby......I agree entirely.

l. It is AMAZING to see what some folks do when they're actually susposed to be

SKYtime · 07-24-2006, 05:50 PM

Although things like dialing a phone while driving can be dangerous, the reality is that doing anything while driving can be dangerous. Changing the radio station or switching CDs or mp3 tracks also distract you from the road. Handsfree cell phones don't really make the process any safer. If you are one of the people that cannot talk on the phone and drive your car at the same time because you get caught up in the conversation or otherwise distracted, you are a danger to everyone.

agirltrucker · 07-24-2006, 05:50 PM

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Originally Posted by rick112

It would be nice if more manufactures would build in Bluetooth so phones could be hands free in cars.

My boss at work just bought a new truck that has bluetooth in the rear view mirror....

Ernest · 07-24-2006, 07:08 PM

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Originally Posted by SkyBaby

Can i be the CELL PHONE POLICE????? PRETTY PLEASE?????? that would be way too fun.....

SkyBaby-07

Yes you can little lady,

SkyBaby · 07-24-2006, 10:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Ernest

Yes you can little lady,

WHOO HOOOO.... i got the OFFICIAL WORD........ I CAN DO IT.... thank you so very much..... i will do my best to..... GRIPE AT ANY CELL PHONE WHILE DRIVING USERS... AND WE CAN GET THIS STOPPED..... even if i have to go... COAST TO COAST..... border to border.. i will get them all.......... oh gees... i think i went kinda far... but it could be fun...SkyBaby-07

**Skip** · 07-25-2006, 12:02 AM

I can see it now Blonde going down the road in a black Sky with a huge ass sign saying
''HANG UP AND DRIVE""...ABC NIGHTLY NEWS....Skip...

SkyBaby · 07-25-2006, 12:04 AM

OH MY... THEY GOT A PIC OF THAT.... yikes.... HOPE I GET ROYALTIES.....SkyBaby-07

chris67 · 07-25-2006, 12:16 AM

Female vigilante in hot convertable tracking down cell phone abusers!

oh and ps I talked to Diana and a road trip in late August/early Sept. would rock! I am thinking of either Aug. 26th,27th or Sept 2nd,3rd ! let me know which is best!

SkyBaby · 07-25-2006, 12:23 AM

Hmmm....... how about.... Vigilante driving a HOT CONVERTIBLE tracking down each and every one of the CELL PHONE USERS WHILE DRIVING, HAS BEEN SPOTTED IN OVER 30 CITIES A DAY.... MAKING ROADS SAFER FOR THE SKY OWNERS OF AMERICA/AND CANADA TO DRIVE THEIR BABIES!!!....... OH... maybe that is a bit much... Oh well.... i tried..SkyBaby-07

chris67 · 07-25-2006, 12:31 AM

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Originally Posted by SkyBaby

Hmmm....... how about.... Vigilante driving a HOT CONVERTIBLE tracking down each and every one of the CELL PHONE USERS WHILE DRIVING, HAS BEEN SPOTTED IN OVER 30 CITIES A DAY.... MAKING ROADS SAFER FOR THE SKY OWNERS OF AMERICA/AND CANADA TO DRIVE THEIR BABIES!!!....... OH... maybe that is a bit much... Oh well.... i tried..SkyBaby-07

jarcher · 07-25-2006, 02:21 AM

Just wondering, would any of you have a reason to notice the drivers who are on their cell phones who are not weaving all over the road?

Angelqute1 · 07-25-2006, 02:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zamazingo

A ticket should be given to those and I know in some states they do

They're starting that here in Los Angeles, but the ticket is only $20. With the type of money people have out here, that's nothing! What's the point?

And you're right, the scene here in LA is downright silliness. EVERYONE is on their phone. And then they're on the phone staring at your car on your right, and you can't even get over because they're telling the person on the phone about the car, driving and not paying attention to you trying to get over, even with your stinking blinker on....... Why I oughtta....

Anyway, that's my rant.

Angelqute1 · 07-25-2006, 02:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jarcher

Just wondering, would any of you have a reason to notice the drivers who are on their cell phones who are not weaving all over the road?

I try and notice ALL drivers. Because I am into performance driving, the #1 rule is to "BE AWARE OF YOUR SURROUNDINGS". I also look WAY ahead when I drive, not just at the car in front of me. It's 2nd nature now. So those who are not on the phone are either putting on make up, shaving, eating, smoking with one hand or picking their noses (for the most part).

07-24-2006, 08:59 AM	#1 (permalink)
chris67 First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Minneapolis MN. Posts: 495 My Photos: (0)	People [who drive] with cell phones scare me! OK Maybe I'm a little overprotective of my Sky but......people on cell phones drive like they are DRUNK! They swerve....ride my tail....brake suddenly...change lanes sudenly and often without a signal.....and almost every time as I carefully get away from them....I notice they are on a cell!!!!!! Distracted drivers are the bane of our roads! Just a rant..... __________________ Silver Pearl plate# SKYCNDY VIN # 2523

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fireman First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 52 My Photos: (0)	Down here we refer to that at the FD as driving a phone booth.... __________________ Silver with Black/Red Sky XM - Spoiler - Chrome wheels First Saw on TV 3/06 First Saw in person 6/06 First test drove on 7/06 and.. Here, Now... 10/18/06 VIN #12904

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Rick Tinley Park Moderator Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: SW Suburbs of Chicago Posts: 4,819 My Photos: (11)	OnStar makes it nice and hands free. Very soon after getting our SKY we realized that driving and talking were definitely mutually exclusive (manual trans). Now with OnStar at least I can drive. I see people talking on phones and NOT EVEN LOOKING at the road - looking down - writing etc .. __________________ Find out about my radio show http://www.anj.westpm.net Founder: www.chicagolandroadsters.com Rick Tinley Park Delivered June 15, 2006 VIN - 3099 Sunburst Yellow Name - Sunni1 IL License # - YLO SKY 1

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SkyBaby First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Somewhere In The SKY! Posts: 7,549 My Photos: (13)	When cell phones first came out... and i started noticing EVERYONE chatting up a storm with theirs.. i carried a big.... BRIGHTLY COLORED STOP SIGN WITH ME...... i made it myself... a huge contruction paper shaped like a stop sign... with a stick.. that said.... HANG UP AND DRIVE!!!!!!... i thought it was just a DUMB saying.. but then a few years later.... I SEE BUMPER STICKERS THAT SAID THE SAME THING... ugh..... i could be rich by now.... WAY TOO FUNNY... it drives me nuts when they are in the FAST lane on the freeway and going 45..... UGH...... then as we pass on the right.. which , by the way, i dont ENCOURAGE.... they are just BSing on their phone..... or the parent is driving bent over the seat yelling at the kids.. and on the phone.... or maybe.... the person who has no time for eating.... so, they eat and talk on the phone and.. DRIVE... not too cool.... i mean, am i guilty of it? heck yeah.... but, i stay on the phone long enough to say... i will call you back... if i dont have my bluetooth thingie... which.. i dont cuz i am lazy.... and i usually let the voicemail get the call unless i am waiting for a specific call.... Ugh.. ok.. my rant over...SkyBaby-07 __________________ Whats NOT to Love??? www.kappascoasttocoast.com www.kustomkaps.com http://www.myspace.com/skybabymissy

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07-24-2006, 05:14 PM	#6 (permalink)
zamazingo First 2000 Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 8 My Photos: (0)	A ticket should be given to those and I know in some states they do

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CUINOZ First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Area 51.1...we've been upgraded. Posts: 322 My Photos: (0)	SkyBaby......I agree entirely. l. It is AMAZING to see what some folks do when they're actually susposed to be __________________ 1995 Jaguar XJS 4.0L Convertible Black on Black on Black "The Hat in the Cat"

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SKYtime First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Newark, Delaware Posts: 1,126 My Photos: (0)	Although things like dialing a phone while driving can be dangerous, the reality is that doing anything while driving can be dangerous. Changing the radio station or switching CDs or mp3 tracks also distract you from the road. Handsfree cell phones don't really make the process any safer. If you are one of the people that cannot talk on the phone and drive your car at the same time because you get caught up in the conversation or otherwise distracted, you are a danger to everyone. __________________ Silver Graphite 2.4L Prem Trim/Blk Lthr/Blk Top Manual Trans. 6-disk Monsoon System Chrome Wheels LSD Pre-Order: 4/06 Order Date: 9/27/06 To Dealer: 10/17/06 Picked up: 10/18/06 VIN: 14489 No mand. add-ons/MSRP Codename: JUSTICE

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Skip First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: deep in the land of cotton where good times there are not forgotten Posts: 4,736 My Photos: (0)	I can see it now Blonde going down the road in a black Sky with a huge ass sign saying ''HANG UP AND DRIVE""...ABC NIGHTLY NEWS....Skip... __________________ Resident Redneck of the forum and Birthday Greeter Keep on the sunny side of life It tant Christmas without Christ.

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SkyBaby First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Somewhere In The SKY! Posts: 7,549 My Photos: (13)	OH MY... THEY GOT A PIC OF THAT.... yikes.... HOPE I GET ROYALTIES.....SkyBaby-07 __________________ Whats NOT to Love??? www.kappascoasttocoast.com www.kustomkaps.com http://www.myspace.com/skybabymissy

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chris67 First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Minneapolis MN. Posts: 495 My Photos: (0)	I can just see the Headline...... Female vigilante in hot convertable tracking down cell phone abusers! oh and ps I talked to Diana and a road trip in late August/early Sept. would rock! I am thinking of either Aug. 26th,27th or Sept 2nd,3rd ! let me know which is best! __________________ Silver Pearl plate# SKYCNDY VIN # 2523 Last edited by chris67 : 07-25-2006 at 12:30 AM.

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SkyBaby First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Somewhere In The SKY! Posts: 7,549 My Photos: (13)	Hmmm....... how about.... Vigilante driving a HOT CONVERTIBLE tracking down each and every one of the CELL PHONE USERS WHILE DRIVING, HAS BEEN SPOTTED IN OVER 30 CITIES A DAY.... MAKING ROADS SAFER FOR THE SKY OWNERS OF AMERICA/AND CANADA TO DRIVE THEIR BABIES!!!....... OH... maybe that is a bit much... Oh well.... i tried..SkyBaby-07 __________________ Whats NOT to Love??? www.kappascoasttocoast.com www.kustomkaps.com http://www.myspace.com/skybabymissy

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jarcher First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Smithfield, RI Posts: 474 My Photos: (0)	Just wondering, would any of you have a reason to notice the drivers who are on their cell phones who are not weaving all over the road? __________________ Black Sky Redline Black and red interior 6 Disk Monsoon XM Chrome wheels Deck Lid Spoiler 3,500mi 1 speeding ticket, dismissed!