Why the NTSB Is Wrong About Cellphones 1003
YIAAL writes "After a multi-car pileup involving two school buses, the NTSB is urging states to ban all cellphones and personal electronic devices in cars, even hands-free phones. But on looking at the NTSB report, it appears that the big problem was a school bus driver who was following too closely, and another school bus driver who wasn't watching the road. Why is the NTSB targeting gadgets instead of bad drivers?"
glenn reynolds? LOL (Score:0, Funny)
His reporting is about as trustworthy as a toothless crack ho.
Re:Cell Phones. (Score:3, Funny)
Re:Another security theater excess... (Score:5, Funny)
What are "break lights"?
What your brake lights become after you get rear-ended.
Re:multitasking (Score:5, Funny)
That's harder than you'd think. Sure, you can get their attention, but you'll never occupy their whole attention...
Re:multitasking (Score:5, Funny)
I would absolutely guarantee you that 50% of all drivers are above the median in terms of safe driving skills.
Re:multitasking (Score:4, Funny)
...like throwing used smoking materials out the window onto my lawn so as not to dirty up their ashtrays.
Dude I can't put nasty ashes and butts in my car ashtray - I keep my cigarette lighter in there!!