If Joe gets distracted and hits someone or something while answering one of Yehuda’s calls, wouldn’t Yehuda be partially responsible? More to the point, would Yehuda himself feel like he was partially responsible?
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When I baugt my first “Handy” I told myself NEVER EVER to use it while driving (where I life, at that time it was allowed to telefone driving, now it’s allowed only if using it handsfree – I’m not using it at all)
When I baugt my first “Handy” I told myself NEVER EVER to use it while driving (where I life, at that time it was allowed to telefone driving, now it’s allowed only if using it handsfree – I’m not using it at all)
When I baugt my first “Handy” I told myself NEVER EVER to use it while driving (where I life, at that time it was allowed to telefone driving, now it’s allowed only if using it handsfree – I’m not using it at all)
When I baugt my first “Handy” I told myself NEVER EVER to use it while driving (where I life, at that time it was allowed to telefone driving, now it’s allowed only if using it handsfree – I’m not using it at all)
When I baugt my first “Handy” I told myself NEVER EVER to use it while driving (where I life, at that time it was allowed to telefone driving, now it’s allowed only if using it handsfree – I’m not using it at all)
When I baugt my first “Handy” I told myself NEVER EVER to use it while driving (where I life, at that time it was allowed to telefone driving, now it’s allowed only if using it handsfree – I’m not using it at all)
The Mythbusters test was with the phone held in one’s hand. I’ve seen another similar test (could be TopGear? or something completely different) where they used hands-free sets, so that the drivers had both their hands free. Still, their performance was significantly affected. Seems it’s more the distraction of the conversation itself than anything else (like e.g. holding the phone), what influences driving (negatively, of course).
The Mythbusters test was with the phone held in one’s hand. I’ve seen another similar test (could be TopGear? or something completely different) where they used hands-free sets, so that the drivers had both their hands free. Still, their performance was significantly affected. Seems it’s more the distraction of the conversation itself than anything else (like e.g. holding the phone), what influences driving (negatively, of course).
I’ve solved the helmet problem by assuming Yehuda’s cap has accumulated sufficient material over the years to function as an outstanding head protector shell with his untended hair providing a crush zone.
Sure, riding without a helmet as well as using the phone while driving is perfectly safe as long as you do not fall or have an accident, then you figure out, it was really, really stupid.
@Schmuck: same with driving a car without a helmet… you can stretch out safety till there is no life left. Wearing a helmet when just riding a bike is just the begining. I prefer to leave helmets aso. for dangerous activities, not for car driving, stair climbing and bike riding.
That’s right … but people who live in stone houses have no worries about thrown glass … well, unless, of course, it’s in the form of a Molotov cocktail.
What puzzles me here is the connection between Joe driving a car, Yehuda being in the shop, making a phone call, and… cycling helmets. First of all that I can’t see any logical one.
But, nevermind. It’s the same with the media. Some days ago, an old man died while riding his bike home, was found later lying at the side of the road, seemingly unharmed. The investigators stated that he was probably able to stop and dismount from the bike, before he fell or laid down in the ditch. The news articles stated that along with the cause of death, found later by an autopsy – a heartattack.
But still! – most of the articles opened with this (or similar) headline: “A cyclist found dead by the road. He wasn’t wearing a helmet.”
Most peculiar.
What puzzles me here is the connection between Joe driving a car, Yehuda being in the shop, making a phone call, and… cycling helmets. First of all that I can’t see any logical one.
But, nevermind. It’s the same with the media. Some days ago, an old man died while riding his bike home, was found later lying at the side of the road, seemingly unharmed. The investigators stated that he was probably able to stop and dismount from the bike, before he fell or laid down in the ditch. The news articles stated that along with the cause of death, found later by an autopsy – a heartattack.
But still! – most of the articles opened with this (or similar) headline: “A cyclist found dead by the road. He wasn’t wearing a helmet.”
Most peculiar.
Top Gear’ proved that a bike is faster than motors across town in London. Beating a car and a a high speed boat <on the Thames> Of course he got tthere significantly faster so although the car was stopped by the cops to check his filming licence, that did not really figure in the result!
I wear a helmet sometimes, sometimes not; depends on the ride. I can’t help but notice that when I visit overseas that the vast majority of cyclo-commuters, errand runners, and city cyclists forgo the helmet (not to mention cycling specific clothing and shoes) and those on road bikes or off roading on MTBs wear the requisite safety gear.
Suit the gear to the ride, one solution does not all situations fit, as Yoda was known to have said.
In the UK its illegal to drive and use a phone at the same time, unless its a hands-free type. In theory the hands-free should be no less safe than having a conversation with someone who is actually in the car with the driver – but somehow even hands-free calls seem to demand a lot more attention (with less attention left for driving) than does a real live person-present conversation.
<i>somehow even hands-free calls seem to demand a lot more attention (with less attention left for driving) than does a real live person-present conversation.</i>
I know when I talk on a telephone I pay slightly less attention to my surroundings. I am one who does chores with the phone on handsfree or speaker or even clamped in my shoulder, but I have seen the slack dreamy-eyed body language of others on the phoen and they really tune out the space around them. I personally don’t have such a strong need to communicate that I can’t just leave the phone out of reach while driving and I do. If it rings and I think it’s important I look for a safe place to pull off and park and only after parking do I call back, text, etc. A vehicle is just too lethal to be careless. If you’re careless, you’ll be car-less.
A helmet with bluetooth could be used with both vehicles, increasing theoretical safety under all circumstances while giving the operator the illusion that they are only wearing headgear to enhance the telephonic experience.
know some drivers (family members, even) who sometimes seem to only call when driving (they see it as a way to amerliorate their “busyness”)… when can tell they did, ask them how important it is, and could we talk later… when don’t figure it out right away, let them know would rather talk while they’re not driving, and get off the phone quickly
Hang up and drive Joe!
If Joe gets distracted and hits someone or something while answering one of Yehuda’s calls, wouldn’t Yehuda be partially responsible? More to the point, would Yehuda himself feel like he was partially responsible?
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A driver has the choice to not answer the call.
Simple as that.
And Yehuda never feel responsbile for anything when nagging a driver.
When I baugt my first “Handy” I told myself NEVER EVER to use it while driving (where I life, at that time it was allowed to telefone driving, now it’s allowed only if using it handsfree – I’m not using it at all)
When I baugt my first “Handy” I told myself NEVER EVER to use it while driving (where I life, at that time it was allowed to telefone driving, now it’s allowed only if using it handsfree – I’m not using it at all)
When I baugt my first “Handy” I told myself NEVER EVER to use it while driving (where I life, at that time it was allowed to telefone driving, now it’s allowed only if using it handsfree – I’m not using it at all)
When I baugt my first “Handy” I told myself NEVER EVER to use it while driving (where I life, at that time it was allowed to telefone driving, now it’s allowed only if using it handsfree – I’m not using it at all)
When I baugt my first “Handy” I told myself NEVER EVER to use it while driving (where I life, at that time it was allowed to telefone driving, now it’s allowed only if using it handsfree – I’m not using it at all)
When I baugt my first “Handy” I told myself NEVER EVER to use it while driving (where I life, at that time it was allowed to telefone driving, now it’s allowed only if using it handsfree – I’m not using it at all)
GET OFF THE PHONE, JOE!!!
It’s as bad as drink driving. See Mythbusters episode here on phone driving vs drink driving:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3vFcIpzF7pc
The Mythbusters test was with the phone held in one’s hand. I’ve seen another similar test (could be TopGear? or something completely different) where they used hands-free sets, so that the drivers had both their hands free. Still, their performance was significantly affected. Seems it’s more the distraction of the conversation itself than anything else (like e.g. holding the phone), what influences driving (negatively, of course).
The Mythbusters test was with the phone held in one’s hand. I’ve seen another similar test (could be TopGear? or something completely different) where they used hands-free sets, so that the drivers had both their hands free. Still, their performance was significantly affected. Seems it’s more the distraction of the conversation itself than anything else (like e.g. holding the phone), what influences driving (negatively, of course).
Don’t yell at Joe all of you! He’s probably at a stop light!
“So my plan is working perfectly” - says a man who doesn’t wear a helmet.
Don’t throw stones at glass houses Yehuda…
50 replies at a minimum.
Joe should be wearing a helmet, if you look at the stats.
I’ve solved the helmet problem by assuming Yehuda’s cap has accumulated sufficient material over the years to function as an outstanding head protector shell with his untended hair providing a crush zone.
unless he’s bald under there as is so very often the case.
People have been riding safely without helmets for many decades. The safety record for using a cellphone while driving isn’t nearly as good.
Sure, riding without a helmet as well as using the phone while driving is perfectly safe as long as you do not fall or have an accident, then you figure out, it was really, really stupid.
@Schmuck: same with driving a car without a helmet… you can stretch out safety till there is no life left. Wearing a helmet when just riding a bike is just the begining. I prefer to leave helmets aso. for dangerous activities, not for car driving, stair climbing and bike riding.
That’s right … but people who live in stone houses have no worries about thrown glass … well, unless, of course, it’s in the form of a Molotov cocktail.
Millions of Dutchmen can’t be wrong about helmets. Look elsewhere for your safety improvements.
What puzzles me here is the connection between Joe driving a car, Yehuda being in the shop, making a phone call, and… cycling helmets. First of all that I can’t see any logical one.
But, nevermind. It’s the same with the media. Some days ago, an old man died while riding his bike home, was found later lying at the side of the road, seemingly unharmed. The investigators stated that he was probably able to stop and dismount from the bike, before he fell or laid down in the ditch. The news articles stated that along with the cause of death, found later by an autopsy – a heartattack.
But still! – most of the articles opened with this (or similar) headline: “A cyclist found dead by the road. He wasn’t wearing a helmet.”
Most peculiar.
Thing is with Yehuda – he is never seen without his hat on, so a helmet would do something to change his trademark look!
What puzzles me here is the connection between Joe driving a car, Yehuda being in the shop, making a phone call, and… cycling helmets. First of all that I can’t see any logical one.
But, nevermind. It’s the same with the media. Some days ago, an old man died while riding his bike home, was found later lying at the side of the road, seemingly unharmed. The investigators stated that he was probably able to stop and dismount from the bike, before he fell or laid down in the ditch. The news articles stated that along with the cause of death, found later by an autopsy – a heartattack.
But still! – most of the articles opened with this (or similar) headline: “A cyclist found dead by the road. He wasn’t wearing a helmet.”
Most peculiar.
Oh no…. here we go again :facepalm:
In an urban area, without high speed driving areas, the bicycle usually wins.
http://www.stuff.co.nz/auckland/local-news/western-leader/6435290/Bicycle-wins-race-to-city
http://www.streetfilms.org/bike-vs-car-vs-transit/
http://www.topgear.com/uk/videos/london-calling
Another similar victory for bikes (in suburban DC): http://tinyurl.com/89altzt
Short enough flight with long enough check ins, and a bicycle can even beat an airplane.
http://www.cyclelicio.us/2011/bikes-win-carmageddon/
Top Gear’ proved that a bike is faster than motors across town in London. Beating a car and a a high speed boat <on the Thames> Of course he got tthere significantly faster so although the car was stopped by the cops to check his filming licence, that did not really figure in the result!
I wear a helmet sometimes, sometimes not; depends on the ride. I can’t help but notice that when I visit overseas that the vast majority of cyclo-commuters, errand runners, and city cyclists forgo the helmet (not to mention cycling specific clothing and shoes) and those on road bikes or off roading on MTBs wear the requisite safety gear.
Suit the gear to the ride, one solution does not all situations fit, as Yoda was known to have said.
In the UK its illegal to drive and use a phone at the same time, unless its a hands-free type. In theory the hands-free should be no less safe than having a conversation with someone who is actually in the car with the driver – but somehow even hands-free calls seem to demand a lot more attention (with less attention left for driving) than does a real live person-present conversation.
<i>somehow even hands-free calls seem to demand a lot more attention (with less attention left for driving) than does a real live person-present conversation.</i>
Because it does. I know there have been other studies to the same effect, but this is the first one I came up with on my Google search just now: http://news.cnet.com/8301-17938_105-9892735-1.html
I know when I talk on a telephone I pay slightly less attention to my surroundings. I am one who does chores with the phone on handsfree or speaker or even clamped in my shoulder, but I have seen the slack dreamy-eyed body language of others on the phoen and they really tune out the space around them. I personally don’t have such a strong need to communicate that I can’t just leave the phone out of reach while driving and I do. If it rings and I think it’s important I look for a safe place to pull off and park and only after parking do I call back, text, etc. A vehicle is just too lethal to be careless. If you’re careless, you’ll be car-less.
Note that the same is true of bicycle use as well…
A helmet with bluetooth could be used with both vehicles, increasing theoretical safety under all circumstances while giving the operator the illusion that they are only wearing headgear to enhance the telephonic experience.
know some drivers (family members, even) who sometimes seem to only call when driving (they see it as a way to amerliorate their “busyness”)… when can tell they did, ask them how important it is, and could we talk later… when don’t figure it out right away, let them know would rather talk while they’re not driving, and get off the phone quickly
Back to the third frame, i was expecting to see Yehuda on his bike alongside Joe’s car