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Why the NTSB Is Wrong About Cellphones

Posted by timothy on from the illusion-of-perfect-safety dept.

YIAAL writes "After a multi-car pileup involving two school buses, the NTSB is urging states to ban all cellphones and personal electronic devices in cars, even hands-free phones. But on looking at the NTSB report, it appears that the big problem was a school bus driver who was following too closely, and another school bus driver who wasn't watching the road. Why is the NTSB targeting gadgets instead of bad drivers?"

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  1. Cell jammer by retech · · Score: 0, Flamebait

    If cell phones are allowed on the road, I'd like it to be legal to allow a 1000ft cell jammer in my car.

  2. Re:Probably not what it seems by NEDHead · · Score: -1, Flamebait

    While my breath is minty fresh at all times, perhaps a solution such as the Saudis use would help: just ban women from driving... (and girly men as well)