@Darth_Algar Why stop there??? Why not ban ALL passengers as they are a bigger distraction than my cell, my stereo, or anything else that I can think of!!! I hate it when a passenger gasps just as I’m merging into traffic. It always makes me hesitate while I’m trying to determine what they’ve seen that I didn’t. It’s always NOTHING, but could easily cause a wreck with my hesitating!!! IF my cell rings, my Bluetooth announces who is calling & I only need say “answer or ignore” to connect or reject the call. At that point, it is No different in me talking to the caller than it is me talking to the person sitting in the passenger seat. I DON’T text while driving as I choose to pull off the road into a parking space in a parking lot to check any text or respond. Even then it’s ONLY when I’m off to meet someone & I want to make sure everything is OK…otherwise, I IGNORE any texts until I reach my destination & take care of them then!!!
@johnpowell Although I could easily use a 50% discount on my auto insurance & I don’t spend a lot of time using my cell while driving, I would decline simply because I don’t like the idea of them keeping up with when I’m on my phone. IF it was ONLY while the car was moving I might be more agreeable. I meet one friend for lunch twice a month every month & she is ALWAYS late & I spend a good bit of time playing games or getting on the net while I’m waiting on her. I would NOT want that time blocked by my insurance company!!!