2012 Survivor's Party @ Drakow's House

I know pedestrians have the right of way but still need to pay attention.

Ugh, safety is heaviley ignored in this present generation. Including the new citizens who are starting as rookies, sometimes I wish people paid more attention to what's in front, or behind then those silly devices that they've to contanstly monitor.

Too much stress for me to drive that's why I dont do it. I tried to learn and got so scared that my mom's car had got totaled in an accident( not her fault) that I just couldnt do it anymore.

Kroso said:

Ugh, safety is heaviley ignored in this present generation. Including the new citizens who are starting as rookies, sometimes I wish people paid more attention to what's in front, or behind then those silly devices that they've to contanstly monitor.

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...Can you even drive? Everyone has to be a rookie at some point.

I agree that cellphones absolutely should NOT be used when driving. I want to learn how to drive standard. Right now I only know how to drive automatic.

Toujours said:

...Can you even drive? Everyone has to be a rookie at some point.

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I've been learning since I was 12 years old, however since I'm not the legal age to actually drive inside the city or the high way. I know everyone starts as a rookie, but in order to be able to drive onto the highway legally you've to understand the basic rules of the road, what I refer to as "Rookie" is simply someone who passed their test, but can't apply the safety of the road into concerdiation. You've your own opinions, and I've my own., and the meaning of words are also what you think of it.

I picked up driving easily. Not saying I was perfect because I wasn't especially under pressure of my mom but I just kind of got behind the wheel and went. Though only on automatic. Haven't learned how to drive a stick-shift.

Cellphones are illegal where I am, so it's really annoying to see people yaking away on them. I was actually stuck between like three people who were on their cellphones and I was terrified for what could have happened because I had no idea if these people were actually concentrating on the road or not. Thankfully nothing happened, but I suppose that's just another reason to be a defensive driver. That also reminds me of the time I was on the highway to pick up my sister from the airport. Two people were coming up pretty fast and I was like "huh, I wonder if they'll slow down." They didn't. They were street racing and the meridian was right next to me so I was just hoping they wouldn't hit me. One of them switched lanes.

I like driving. I found it pretty easy to pick up too, but paying for gas sucks :'(

Kroso said:

I've been learning since I was 12 years old, however since I'm not the legal age to actually drive inside the city or the high way. I know everyone starts as a rookie, but in order to be able to drive onto the highway legally you've to understand the basic rules of the road, what I refer to as "Rookie" is simply someone who passed their test, but can't apply the safety of the road into concerdiation. You've your own opinions, and I've my own., and the meaning of words are also what you think of it.

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Meanings are fairly standard. That's what dictionaries are for.

Moogles, cellphones in cars are illegal or cellphones in general? That is some strict place you're living.

I see people on their phones behind the wheel all the time, even though it is against the law now. I don't do it. I try to be as safe while driving as I can. I have hands free though. But I never call out.

Since we're talking about driving too... my school is only 20 minutes away and I work from home. Any driving I do is within the area. I haven't been on a highway in quite some time because I'm rarely downtown and when I am it's with the rest of the family so I'm not the one driving. XD I find highway driving easier though, you just go straight lol

Toujours said:

Moogles, cellphones in cars are illegal or cellphones in general? That is some strict place you're living.

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In cars. Should have clarified, oopsies.

Where I am, texting while driving is illegal, but I dont know how its actually enforced. I think cellphones in cars are legal though.

In my country, texting while driving = massive fine. Caught doing it again = loss of licence for an indefinite amount of time. God bless New Zealand.

I usually put my phone on speakerphone unless I absolutely can't hear the other person. It's not illegal to talk on the phone while driving here, but I use the speaker most of the time anyway.

Texting is illegal here though - as it should be. Texting while driving is the height of stupidity and is just asking for a death wish. :/

Banning talking while driving if you don't hold the phone in your hands is kind of silly imo - it's the same as talking to a friend while driving and that's not banned.

I also read a study once where listening to music calms you down while driving but makes your actual driving worse. >_o

/texts while he drives all the time


I'm just talented I guess o.O

Morkula said:

I usually put my phone on speakerphone unless I absolutely can't hear the other person. It's not illegal to talk on the phone while driving here, but I use the speaker most of the time anyway.

Texting is illegal here though - as it should be. Texting while driving is the height of stupidity and is just asking for a death wish. :/

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See, I don't understand why talking on the phone is allowed when texting isn't. I'm assuming you mean physically holding the phone to your ears and talking is't banned, by the way. I have no problem with talking while the phone is on speakerphone, that's fine. I just don't see how you can be allowed to hold the phone to your ears and talk if texting is banned too.

Unless I've misread your post entirely, oops.

Whether you're talking or texting its still distraction. Texting is worse obviously since you're taking your eyes off the road in most cases to type a message. Even talking on your phone, some focus is shifted from driving to conversation.

I guess it's because texting you literally have to take your eyes off the road? Idk governments are very self-contradictory when it comes to laws, look at pot and alcohol.

Morkula said:

I usually put my phone on speakerphone unless I absolutely can't hear the other person. It's not illegal to talk on the phone while driving here, but I use the speaker most of the time anyway.

Texting is illegal here though - as it should be. Texting while driving is the height of stupidity and is just asking for a death wish. :/

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No phones here. Texting or talking, doesn't matter. Can't use a phone behind the wheel. I guess because they want you to have both hands on the wheel. But then... why not ban drinking coffee behind the wheel?