Do you use your phone while driving?

[eKongDiddy]

Yes I know in most states in the US, it's illegal to text while driving and it's frowned upon by most people. When I got my car and license last year, I told myself I would never be one of those idiots who uses their phones while driving, I would never go 5mph over the speed limit, and I would be a safe driver no matter what the situation. It's been a year and a half now, and I still have a clean record.

I find myself using my phone now even though I know it's a horrible habit to have. I know y'all are going to judge me, but I surf the web while driving,m and sometimes even watch Netflix or Hulu. I know it's a dangerous habit, but it's so hard to break and I find driving boring now. What tips do you guys have to stop yourself from using your phone?

The laws in Louisiana are weird. Texting and driving is illegal, but phone usage is ok unless you're in a school zone.

There is no handheld cell phone prohibition for drivers except that school bus drivers and novice drivers in Louisiana -- drivers under the age of 18 -- or drivers with a learner's permit, are prohibited from using cell phones (handheld or hands-free) while driving.

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New drivers with "learner's" or "intermediate" licenses are prohibited from using cell phones while driving in Louisiana. The maximum fine for new drivers who violate the cell phone law is $175.

Louisiana also has a statewide ban on the use of wireless devices for writing, sending, or reading text-based communications while driving, regardless of age.

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If you're driving through a school zone during posted hours, it is against the law to use your cell phone or other mobile device for any reason, including:

• Making a phone call.
• Texting.
• Social networking.

The only exceptions to this rule are if:

• You need to report an emergency (including traffic hazards or accidents).
• Your personal safety is at risk.
• You need to report or avert a criminal act against someone (including yourself).
• You are legally parked.
• You operate an emergency vehicle and must use your cell phone as part of your job.

If you are caught illegally using your cell phone in a school zone, you will be charged with a moving violation. The fine for a first offense is $175 and any second or subsequent offenses carry a fine of up to $500.

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DMV

 

[Officer Big Mac]

Tips? Install the no texting when going faster than 20mph app on your phone.

 

[leng jai]

How the fuck can you drive and watch Netflix at the same time?

 

[FireSafetyBear]

Illegal or not, don't do it. You'd be better off getting hammered and driving because then at least your eyes are on the road.

 

[Mr.Peanutbutter]

Please stop watching fucking netflix and hulu while you drive. You are endangering yourself and others.

 

[pewpewtora]

you're driving and watching netflix? stop it before you fucking kill someone.

 

[captainpat]

rarely, and usually when I do I'm driving extremely slow.

 

[Hat22]

Why don't you just find stuff to listen to instead? It'd be much safer for you and other people on the road.

 

[Jencks]

Not when I'm actually moving rhe car because I don't want to fucking die. At red lights sure.

 

[Maxina]

He who cannot learn the easy way, will learn the hard way. Come on dude, you'll regret it if you end until hurting someone because of your irresponsibly.

 

[Serene]

Reading title: "yeah, when I'm going super slow or am at a stop I'll check my phone or send a quick text"

*OP says they watch Hulu and Netflix while driving*

wtf OP stop

 

[RandomExpletive]

I hope this is a joke thread

Download some podcasts or something my god

 

[JeffGubb]

I played Advanced Wars and Final Fantasy Tactics Advance 2 every day while driving to my job at FedEx, and look at me now.

 

[Kilgore Trout]

Browsing the web and driving? Wtf?

I just use my phone to play music. And I usually just select something before I hit the road and let it play.

 

[Officer Big Mac]

I played Advanced Wars and Final Fantasy Tactics Advance 2 every day while driving to my job at FedEx, and look at me now.

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Truly you couldn't go higher in the world of sandwich artistry.

 

[TheDestructiveSquirrel]

Only takes a split second to get distracted and get killed/kill someone, grow up

 

[H.E. Pennypacker]

I hope you're not for real.

Beyond dumb.

I hope this haunts your thoughts:

 

[Deleted member 10273]

Stop watching fucking TV while driving, you could kill someone or yourself with that shit.

 

[eKongDiddy]

Tips? Install the no texting when going faster than 20mph app on your phone.

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Can't find that on the AppStore, but I see that Apple has a do not disturb while driving mode now. Will enable that!

How the fuck can you drive and watch Netflix at the same time?

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I have my phone hooked up to Blutooth, or AUX, then prop it up on the dashboard. That way eyes are forward and side-glances over when not in congested areas. In the country, so not a lot of people on the highway or back roads.

 

[FireSafetyBear]

I hope you're not for real.

Beyond dumb.

I hope this haunts your thoughts:

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Sure are packin' a penny

 

[Tophat Jones]

I surf the web while driving,m and sometimes even watch Netflix or Hulu. I know it's a dangerous habit, but it's so hard to break and I find driving boring now.

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Wtf

 

[TheForgotten]

i might read/answer texts at a traffic light, but never when driving. but i wouldn't do it when driving, thats fucking dangerous.

Even before i had a car with Bluetooth i didnt use my phone when driving, but now i can just press a button on the wheel to change songs or answer calls. but never hold my phone when driving.
I think distracted drivers are just as dangerous than drink drivers.

If i found out a close friend of family member watched netflix while driving i would hit them.

 

[SK4TE]

Not since phones with keypads, I used to be able to blind text like a mofo.

 

[Tagyhag]

No, I'm not a psychopath who is ok with potentially killing others.

 

[Mr.Peanutbutter]

Can't find that on the AppStore, but I see that Apple has a do not disturb while driving mode now. Will enable that!



I have my phone hooked up to Blutooth, or AUX, then prop it up on the dashboard. That way eyes are forward and side-glances over when not in congested areas. In the country, so not a lot of people on the highway or back roads.

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Please stop! Jesus Christ

 

[TheDestructiveSquirrel]

Can't find that on the AppStore, but I see that Apple has a do not disturb while driving mode now. Will enable that!



I have my phone hooked up to Blutooth, or AUX, then prop it up on the dashboard. That way eyes are forward and side-glances over when not in congested areas. In the country, so not a lot of people on the highway or back roads.

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That's a good way to lose focus and end up driving into a pole or something

 

[Deleted member 1086]

This forum will never shake that GAF feel, this is something that would've been posted there.

 

[Wetwork]

Dude I don't even look at my passengers when driving. But I do text at red lights, but I've got CarPlay for everything else soooo- quit watching fucking Netflix while driving

 

[Cream]

I've had Waze open, and occasionally glance at it to make sure I'm going the right way. That's it. But I'm a Lyft driver and have it in a holder thingy.

 

[TheDestructiveSquirrel]

Texting at red lights will get you a big fine and demerit points in Ontario

 

[PeakPointMatrix]

You're about to recieve the full wrath of Era, and rightly so.

What if you hit and killed a fucking child while you were watching fucking Masterchef on your phone. Why the fuck on earth would you be watching shit while you drive?!

There are podcasts, audiobooks, news, YouTube Red playlists with offscreen listening, hell you could load up an article and have speech read it to you. Seriously, there are so many options, why the hell is watching something you would actually do over all the other safe options.

 

[Allforce]

I mean sometimes I have Google Maps going if I'm heading somewhere I'm not familiar with and that involves glancing at the screen once in a while.

But watching fucking television? Get your priorities together dude. You want to die watching Firefly for the 199th time?

 

[eKongDiddy]

wtf OP stop

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Please stop! Jesus Christ

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I seriously am trying! I know it's a stupid and dangerous habit. I don't do it when my friends are in the car. Only when I'm by myself. Yes I know it's still stupid and bad to do.

I hope you're not for real.

Beyond dumb.

I hope this haunts your thoughts:

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What in tarnation is that?! A carrot?

 

[delta]

Never. Police often hide around intersections and driveways to catch cell phone users.

 

[tumour_love]

I seriously am trying! I know it's a stupid and dangerous habit. I don't do it when my friends are in the car. Only when I'm by myself. Yes I know it's still stupid and bad to do.


What in tarnation is that?! A carrot?

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its not heroin. just dont do it

 

[dickroach]

 

[peyrin]

Steven Universe are you driving right now cause if so put the phone down you madman

 

[BarryAllen]

google maps is the only thing I have open when I drive, but like I put the directions on and everything before I leave parked if that count

 

[GLHFGodbless]

I swipe right on google music app, thats about it.

Also, when op Inevitably dies from being a moron, hopefully he/she goes alone instead of taking out some poor family. You are maybe a notch or two below drunk driver on the piece-o-shit meter.

 

[tormented]

For some reason OP's "I find driving boring now" is cracking me up

 

[Man God]

This is worse than drunk driving. You are an accident waiting to happen. At least the drunk drivers have the incredibly lame excuse (that does not excuse them of their actions at all) of being, you know, intoxicated while you cannot look away from a tiny screen.

Listen to a podcast or something. Put down that phone. It is not worth it.

 

[Walter White Walker]

nm

 

[RedBaron17]

Yes I know in most states in the US, it's illegal to text while driving and it's frowned upon by most people. When I got my car and license last year, I told myself I would never be one of those idiots who uses their phones while driving, I would never go 5mph over the speed limit, and I would be a safe driver no matter what the situation. It's been a year and a half now, and I still have a clean record.

I find myself using my phone now even though I know it's a horrible habit to have. I know y'all are going to judge me, but I surf the web while driving,m and sometimes even watch Netflix or Hulu. I know it's a dangerous habit, but it's so hard to break and I find driving boring now.

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God-damned fucking Netflix??? Are you insane OP? Of course we're gonna judge you.

80-90% of my time driving I'm with my 3yr old son and my wife and You think driving is "boring" so your entitled ass thinks its ok to endanger the life of my family? I don't wanna get banned, so I won't use the much harsher words that are running through my mind right now...I hope your car gets towed and your license taken away.

 

[How About No]

FUCKING

DONT

 

[eKongDiddy]

Steven Universe are you driving right now cause if so put the phone down you madman

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Oh no, I'm at work right now, haha. I actually only picked my phone up once on my way here. Once is still bad, but I didn't use it like I normally do.

its not heroin. just dont do it

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Oh yea, it's no where close to anything like a drug addiction. Just one of those minor personal addictions. I agree with you! Just gotta keep telling myself no.

 

[RoKKeR]

What the fuck, please stop OP. Distracted driving really pisses me off, needlessly endangers the lives of everyone on the road and is about as selfishly unsafe as drunk driving.

My dad used to do it a lot and years of hounding him has finally made stop, thankfully. It had me seriously worried.

 

[PeakPointMatrix]

This is worse than drunk driving. You are an accident waiting to happen. At least the drunk drivers have the incredibly lame excuse (that does not excuse them of their actions at all) of being, you know, intoxicated while you cannot look away from a tiny screen.

Listen to a podcast or something. Put down that phone. It is not worth it.

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Drunk drivers at least are looking at the road. An intoxicated human with only a percent of functioning brain matter and hand-eye coordination is still driving safer than the OP. Think about that.

 

[theaface]

I don't. I find it too difficult to drive, text and knit at the same time.

For god's sake OP, cut that shit out NOW. You've no idea how much your concentration is impacted and how dangerous your actions are; how easily you could drift out of your lane or run a red light. You want to risk your own life? Take up smoking or drugs or something. Don't do what you're doing and risk the lives of all the poor souls who have to share the road with you.

Your actions are as bad as a drink driver. No ifs or buts. Stick your phone in the boot if you can't demonstrate some basic self discipline, or preferably don't drive altogether.

 

[MicH]

You shoukd honestly have your license revoked. Disgusting habit

 

[Chaosblade]

I'm glad you don't live anywhere near me. Completely disregarding your life and the lives of others because "driving is boring" is crazy. If you can't concentrate on the road and your surroundings you probably shouldn't be driving at all.


Personally, at most I'll check a call or text message at a stop light. I don't respond until I'm parked, won't even talk on the phone while driving.