NTSB friggin nuts

OneOfMany said
Unfortunately this is not true. When you are conversing with someone in the car, that person is often aware of the situation you are in and will either stop speaking, or more importantly, provide you with the "quiet" time you need to rectify or maneuver instead of expecting your immediate response. This is also usually true of other things drivers do, such as tuning the radio or sipping a coffee. They "usually" wait until "they" know they have the ability to do it safely.

When you are on the phone, the person on the other end has no idea what your situation is, and will continue talking and asking questions during times when the driver needs to focus. Sure, many can simply indicate they need a moment, or ask later for someone to repeat something, but unfortunately, many, especially those who live on their phone, dont want to interrupt, or feel that they have to... and bang.

Grant

I tried to think of a way to say this well, but you did a good job. All distraction causes problems. Some more than others. The person on the other end is always going did you hear or are you still there blah blah blah. In the meantime you miss your turn, or worse yet go for it when you'be given it no thought. I tried this thinking I was better than everyone else, and it just does not work. I no longer do it, so those of you who spend as much time on the road as I do can feel a whole lot safer. No time to talk anyway, too busy dodging others on the phone. I like how they lean into the phone so far they almost tip over. Occasional drinkers are a huge problem. I f they are not used to alcohal a couple of drinks can really make them use bad judgement. Chronic drinkers who quit, have to re-learn how to drive.