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Story time: I drive from Houston to Louisiana a lot for work. The amount of drivers I see texting is crazy and it makes me feel very uncomfortable driving but also 500% more alert.
I've seen it all. Two hands driving with legs. Slowly driving on the freeway and texting. Everyone onboard texting. People having to stop on the road just to text. Yes I understand emergencies too.
For the most part old people don't text I mean older generation. 55+
Adults do it, but not as much as teens.
I would say that a good percent of upper 20's are doing it.
It is becoming a very consistent sight, one hand on the wheel and one hand on the phone.
I know you think you are the exception and you are a great at multitasking because nothing has happened or you've gotten lucky, but please do us all a favor and stop.
I think for the most part people do not understand how dangerous this habit it is, until someone is taken from your life. Drive responsibly folks. A concerned Texas driver.
Tl;dr Stop texting and driving you are not good at multitasking.
How do you guys feel about this?
Edit: Thanks guys made fp fir the first time. I am hoping this post raises awareness. Send boobs! :)
Some sauce: https://youtu.be/HbjSWDwJILs
SlamCampbell
Tl;Dr was driving at the time. I'll check back later.
tinyginy
What about Suie and Mike?
mburicao
I pledge not to text while driving.
wealthychef
I thought I was the only one, @OP.
CanadianGodzilla
My mom used to be terrible for texting and driving, until she got a big fine. My brother is 19 and he actually is really good about not text
Puppydonk
Man, I have problems smoking and driving without spilling my beer, kids these days are amazing
porkchopsandwichohgodgetthefuckoutofhere
At this point it's all age demographics.
roflsnake
Literally never seen a teen do it but I see middle aged ppl looking down driving alllll the time.
geonerd
I drive I-10 to work every day, @OP, and it scares the crap out of me how many people are looking at their phones in rush hour.
Denare
I was in a collision, the other driver was texting. A friend died. They say it wasn't my fault because he hit me. I never drove again.
CoderWithoutCaffeine
Sorry to hear about your loss. :(
OFKSGVN
Do you work in the oilfield, shipyards or sales?
CoderWithoutCaffeine
Yes oilfield. Automation engineer here. You?
TheRhetor
Howdy from your neighborly Houston based imgurian :D I see what you see... Soooo much in traffic on 610.
d1d1t4t3hlulz0hl4wdy
I drive for a paycheck, OP is right, but the 55+ generation while not on the phone is just as fucking bad in their own ways. 55mph? HAHA 15
d1d1t4t3hlulz0hl4wdy
On a no pass zone, with no end in sight of cars coming, so you literally can't pass their asses.
Smilinnoir
I fucking hate doing it and I still do it. Put on a long password to stop muself and wife started accusing me of cheating. Sigh.
CoderWithoutCaffeine
I know the feeling.
Rivalyn
If you're a passenger and the driver starts texting, you should say "fuck my life, huh?"
justanotheryoungstermother
My ex constantly texted while driving w/ me and my babygirl in the car. Didn't stop 'til I took the phone from him.
CRNoel
@op how many people have you seen reading books or watching Netflix in your travels? In Raleigh, NC it's a bigger issue than you would think
CoderWithoutCaffeine
I can't say I've seen one recently. But I have seen a lady reading newspaper once in 45 freeway.
dopeitsdom19
You work in something related to oil & gas? I'm always bouncing between the two also and it's bad down here
CoderWithoutCaffeine
Haha automation engineer for a big company I shall not name. I do software updates, upgrades, troubleshooting, etc. You?
dopeitsdom19
ROV Pilot/Tech for the walmart of rov companies that shall not be named
sheeplionfish
I'm going to take this as a sign I really really need to stop. I have no excuses. Thanks @op
CoderWithoutCaffeine
You are very welcome. We really have no excuse not to stop. ;)
MisplacedCommas
Dangit Suie and Mike.
CoderWithoutCaffeine
Haha I was waiting for this one. +1
HiOverThere
I live in Houston and this is so true!
ar92
Fellow Houstonian! Let's not forget everyone tailgating and consistently speeding.. and no blinkers. But it's just part of the normal drive!
CoderWithoutCaffeine
Luckily for me I don't have to deal with rush hour. Since I travel for work. Houston traffic is the worst.
hagb
When I'm bombing down 45 going to/from Houston and Dallas, I've got both hands on the wheel and toss my phone to the passenger.
hagb
I am not motivated to flip a 6000lbs van with 5 passengers. I like my idiots intact and alive. They work better that way.
PileOfWalthers
I always try to trick them into crashing into the ditch. Getting pretty good at it, too.
TydenS
Do go on. . .
CoderWithoutCaffeine
Yeah I've thought about it, my wife hate it when I honk my horn. Someone got shot in Houston after honking, so I've stop doing it. :(
Brainsplosion
Yeah, the cunts always act like you're the asshole for alerting them to the road they're not looking at.
PileOfWalthers
Oh no, you have to be much more subtle about this. It's a sneaky, subtle, touchless reverse PIT maneuver.
FishingForConversation
Who uses 2 hands to text anymore?
CRNoel
People with larger phones or who are trying to send a long drawn out text
FishingForConversation
I've got a pretty big phone and only use 1
LadyKatie
I don't even use hands. I use a headset and have Siri read/send my texts for me. I gave him a British voice for that butler feel. It's nice.
FishingForConversation
It always makes too many errors when i use it. So i just don't
IAmThePermabannedAccountOfMyNameIsMrTorgue
I feel like texting should be more illegal than drunk driving, @OP. Especially since the science shows it is more dangerous.
Wellblaine
I agree but I dislike your presentation. Look at the interior of a patrol car and get back to me on this "distracted driving" rant.
TydenS
I though they only used the scanner when driving the rest of the stuff turns off.
TheSlavViking
That does not justify people who are texting and killing or permanently disabling people because they could not put down their fkn phone
CoderWithoutCaffeine
Exactly let's not try to justify the issue by masking it with another example of distracted driving.
Wellblaine
Did I not say I agreed?
CoderWithoutCaffeine
I agree cop cars for have way too many distractions. They are also part of the issue, thinking they are exempt above the law.
TheSlavViking
I know my dad had those screens in his taxi here in Sweden and it was always scary to be a passenger with him when he was using the screen
TheSlavViking
even tho he is a 30+ years veteran that still does not mean he can pay attention to the road and the screen...
QuotesGoHere
You should watch some new Ontario text and drive ads. They're scary as fuck and are a very real possibility.
CoderWithoutCaffeine
Yeah there are some scary ads I personally like this one. https://youtu.be/HbjSWDwJILs
QuotesGoHere
Here's one of them https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fwxF0JDX2tY
CoderWithoutCaffeine
This one is nice. There are harsh ones, and people still do it. :(
Theumbraetant
My current girlfriend has driven under dui circumstances two/three years ago before we were together. I've lost a friend to a dui...
CoderWithoutCaffeine
Sorry to hear that. Same here I've lost an uncle to a drunk driver You got a good point. Drunk driving another monster that needs a solution
Theumbraetant
Point being... I don't think anyone texting even considers the fact that they may kill someone else, not just themselves.
Imadethisaccountinapisspoorefforttomakefriends
Unfortunately the vast majority of teenagers only care about themselves
doihavetobeclever
Something about the underdeveloped prefrontal cortex.
iamthisguy247
Sad but I think the only solution is to make texting and driving illegal and fine people who do It.
Theumbraetant
It is where I live. Doesn't stop people.
Tinkerbellatrix
I don't touch my phone when I'm driving, not even to answer it. Whatever it is, it can wait.
BatmansUnderPantsAreSoSoft
Yay hands free calling, if you're texting me I dun give a shit what you want
CoderWithoutCaffeine
Yeah we often forget that cellphones weren't needed at all back then. The issue is social networking. People feel the need to be connected.
BannedAgainThenTimeForNewAccount
They tend to text more on a stop signs Cops should dress as civilians or pan handlers and give out Tickets. Tickets should starts in 1,000
HailMacbeth
"Today I didn't kill nobody. Yay!" I mean, world's so messed up, this is being treated as heroic more than just normal. Good for you, thou.
RootyTootyDrunkenShooty
Right? Nobody has the right to endanger the others on the road just because their phone is buzzing. Shit pisses me off to no end.
bluesuits
Hey its me ur brother
jtb1313
I use mine as GPS only, and the only reason why I hold it is because if I sit it down sometimes it looses connection
PieWillMakeYouDie
As a new driver, this is exactly what I do
Imblr
I only check my phone when i am at a red light. I will also send a text at a stop sign if no one is behind me.
ttobo22
That's why I love Bluetooth. Text can wait, but sometimes am waiting on an important call and is nice to see who it is on the HUD first
OriginaIPoster
My dad is 60 and drives while talking on the phone with his knee moving the wheel.
thdudedude
I just dont care to answer, driving or not, it is liberating.
captain5
I hate people like you. Why have a cell service anyway?
thdudedude
Mostly to brows Imgur
ThomasTheWankEnglne
I'm not calling you a liar but.....I can't think of any other way to finish this sentence.
AllLivesDontMatter
What does it say about you and society in general that somebody not being a fucktard behind the wheel is unbelievable?
Tinkerbellatrix
i don't care if you think i'm lying or not, it's true.
SomeonesPCbutNotBills
27 checking in. I refuse to touch the phone while driving. Nothing is more important than eyes on the road
cheneygunnin4ever
23 here. Same thing.
UngratefulNoob
17 here, same thing. Sometimes I reach for the phone instinctively but I catch myself and tell myself no.
Halifax13
Wanted to chime in then remembered I just turned 30. Brb gonna go cry in a corner
NateOfAmericans
I will be buying my daughter a car with a standard transmission in order to prevent the formation of dangerous driving habits.
dizzysn
I can text and drive, while eating food and driving manual. It's not hard.
SomeonesPCbutNotBills
Learning to drive a 5 speed young is the reason I pay so much attention while driving. Excellent idea
spacemonkey127
Nice. I owned a few growing up, I don't touch my phone out of habit now. I plan on doing the same.
dvapop
It's such a smart idea. Since getting my car, the worst I do is press the home button when in neutral at a stop light. Shifting takes a lot.
trippingthelightfantastic
Excellent! Bonus anti theft benefit.
NateOfAmericans
Exactly! Plus her friends won't be able to drive her car.
FrankenSpine
Good idea in theory, but like the others I text and drive a stick. Phone on the stick isn't that bad really.
misterbil
Pretty impressive how many people here admits texting while driving like it's no biggie!!
damien309
I just use my phone hand to shift. =/
doobiedoobiedoobiedoo
That only goes so far. Says me having made dumb choices when I was younger while driving a standard
CoderWithoutCaffeine
This is a good approach in the city. What about highways?
NateOfAmericans
Where we live, there's never much time in a single gear. Shitty traffic everywhere!
OlMuskyTheMartian
Respectfully, I don't think this will change anything. It will just ensure there is one more thing to multitask...maybe even more likely 1
OlMuskyTheMartian
to cause an accident. 2
robsprofileonimgur
Yup
inb4tehlulz
We drive standard's at work, big ass trucks, my boss texts with left hand, shifts with the right, and steers with an elbow.
doihavetobeclever
Dude. That's fucked up.
inb4tehlulz
Yep.
BlackassMan
I had a 5 speed at 16. I could drive and roll a joint whilst texting on a Nokia in the rain at night.
partytime4321
That's impressive, I've been driving one for a year or 2 and i get nervous even drinking coffee on city streets, if I suddenly need to shift
Candyclysm
Darwin has let us down again.
KobeWan
haha thats what im saying. Phone call while rolling a joint, smoking a cig and drinking some coffee
KobeWan
and shifting
hannahw77
I hate to break it to you but it's not that much harder to text in a stick... =/
doihavetobeclever
It's a pain in the freaking ass, though. Annoying. Then you gotta turn and shift and the angular momentum causes the phone to slide off...
doihavetobeclever
...and falls into that little space between the seat and the door/console and unplugs the audio input.
NateOfAmericans
Whatever. It does require greater involvement in the operation of the car, and it's a life skill. I'll take that for what it's worth.
CRNoel
I've driven standard my whole life and when I was a teenager I would still text and drive once I got comfortable driving. (1/2)
CRNoel
It's a step in the right direction, but not fool proof. It wasn't until I saw the effects of texting while driving first hand that I (2/3)
CRNoel
Eventually stopped texting behind the wheel. And while teens may not text, they will continue to adjust the radio or ipod or whatever (3/4)
CRNoel
So unfortunately, until they disable the touch function of a phone while in a vehicle and make only hands free systems work, this (4/5)
CRNoel
Will continue to be a dangerous problem. Sorry that was so long, 140 characters just isn't enough sometimes.