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The Doctor Member Since: 09 Jul 2010 Location: Gallifrey Posts: 4615 |
Poll in case anyone uses their phone but wishes to remain anonymous
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11th Aug 2017 10:57 pm |
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The Doctor Member Since: 09 Jul 2010 Location: Gallifrey Posts: 4615 |
For clarification, I mean when your vehicle is in motion. Stationary in traffic not included even though you should technically have the engine turned off. I still don't use my phone in those circumstances unless it's absolute gridlock to the extent that people are out of their cars for a stretch (M25 most days ) and the engine is indeed off.
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11th Aug 2017 11:08 pm |
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Steve D Member Since: 19 Jan 2013 Location: Essexshire Posts: 4109 |
I ticked yes to using phone but only hands free while connected to the Bluetooth in the car. Couldn't see the hand-Free option or are you just talking about using the handset only? Past: FL2 TD4 HSE Auto
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12th Aug 2017 5:55 am |
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Dartman the one Member Since: 04 Apr 2013 Location: Seville, Spain Posts: 1689 |
I have always had hands free phones fitted to both our family cars since the late 90's, tend not to use the phone to call unless heavily delayed for a pre-arranged meeting, have taken calls but cut them short if it involves decisions. I cannot understand with to days technology why anyone would need to hold a phone, there is text to speech and speech to text, those that do hold phones are either showing their inability and ignorance to operate the latest technology or just don't care, I suspect the latter as it is more can't be bothered to set it up for the phone. Perhaps it is a trait of "no one tells me what to do" which is becoming more prevalent in society. my PC is slightly to the right of Genghis
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12th Aug 2017 5:55 am |
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JulesK Member Since: 07 Dec 2014 Location: Ceredigion. Posts: 1664 |
HATE it
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12th Aug 2017 6:08 am |
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The Doctor Member Since: 09 Jul 2010 Location: Gallifrey Posts: 4615 |
Handset only. I'll make that clearer now with the title but at least you have clarified your vote here. It's unlikely to see anyone vote yes unless it's a joke but as it's anonymous you never know. There is an alarming number of drivers who use phones all the time whilst driving. LL.B (Hons) - University of Derby LOT (Lord of Time) - University of Gallifrey |
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12th Aug 2017 7:33 am |
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The Doctor Member Since: 09 Jul 2010 Location: Gallifrey Posts: 4615 |
We have a vote for calls and texting! Could be trolling but if it's genuine, the buffoon would probably be best keeping quiet or the mods will probably end up locking the thread LL.B (Hons) - University of Derby
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12th Aug 2017 8:02 am |
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Lightwater Member Since: 21 Aug 2014 Location: Sydney Northern Beaches Posts: 4907 |
I haven't used my mobile in the car for so long the car has disconnected it.
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12th Aug 2017 10:38 am |
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tim_roberts Member Since: 10 Aug 2013 Location: Bournemouth Posts: 215 |
I too had one of the early car phones in the heady days when I had a company car. Only ever used it for incoming, I seem to recall, but it was always a case of either I couldn't understand what the other person was saying, or they couldn't understand me, so all in all a waste of money (quite a lot in those days). I found it very difficult to have a sensible conversation at the same time as driving.
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12th Aug 2017 2:58 pm |
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Vanny Member Since: 06 Dec 2015 Location: Cheshire Posts: 437 |
At most i'll turn bluetooth on at lights to get the phone to pair, but generally when i'm in the car it is the rare occasion I don't use the blasted contraption.
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12th Aug 2017 3:28 pm |
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Wil3001 Member Since: 30 Jul 2017 Location: Caerphilli Posts: 34 |
I never use the handset while driving and voted accordingly
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12th Aug 2017 3:44 pm |
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The Doctor Member Since: 09 Jul 2010 Location: Gallifrey Posts: 4615 |
Someone has voted for the whole hog! Surely a joke vote but if not, they deserve to be caught by police or have an accident not involving anyone else. Just them and a wall to knock some sense into their thick head would be good. LL.B (Hons) - University of Derby
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12th Aug 2017 4:20 pm |
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Steven.T Member Since: 08 Nov 2015 Location: Stockton-On-Tees Posts: 219 |
Can't think of anything worse.
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12th Aug 2017 5:55 pm |
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dennij Member Since: 17 Oct 2016 Location: Up North Posts: 261 |
The fine and the points are not a big enough deterrent as is obvious to all those of us who witness this on a daily basis. I would opt for a 12 month driving ban along with a fine, I wouldn't be lenient to those who said they needed their licence as they drive for a living. Well tough, you know the law and chose to break it so you only have yourself to blame, harsh perhaps but at what point will these people ever learn |
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14th Aug 2017 7:00 am |
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