Tuesday, December 29, 2009

Multi task?

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This is a grab shot of the biggest safety hazard on our roadways today - - texting and driving. This car was operating erratically on Burgin Parkway. I had my driver pull around side of the car and the reason for the hazardous driving became quickly apparent: the driver was texting while trying to drive. I am in disbelief when I see drivers doing this and I felt compelled to document the insanity. Do you have a feeling about texting, cell phone use and driving?

9 comments:

RNSANE said...

It amazes me that anyone would attempt to do this. I try to stay as far away from anyone I think who is texting and driving.

John said...

Texting is flat wrong. Car phones should be hands free; where would we be if pilots were not allowed to talk to the ground and fly at the same time. I have to admit to using my digital camera while driving for grab shots, not often, and I hope with some care. Some shots I can't resist.

brattcat said...

I think it's insane to text and drive. You capture it beautifully. His eyes are not on the road at all in this image.

Beakey said...

Slim, I look forward to tomorrow's photo, as I am 100% sure it's going to be a picture of you giving this dude a wedgie!

Jan J. said...

I have two precious girls almost 13- I dread putting them on the road with numbskulls like this!

The Lone Beader® said...

It is very dangerous, so now I only do it at a red light.

Robin said...

I don't understand the concept. Pick up the phone say what you have to say and get on with life. We had a story in the local paper about a man with an over $11,000 cell phone bill because of his son texting and Internet use on the cell. Texting and driving should be automatic jail time.

Helene said...

What a great idea to get a picture of this guy texting while he's supposed to be driving. I hope you give this picture to the Mayor & The Ledger . I'm noticing more drivers texting than not. Taking their picture is a great way to out them.

Helene said...

I didn't read this the last time I visited your site... What a great idea to get a picture of this guy texting while he's supposed to be driving. I hope you give this picture to the Mayor & The Ledger . I'm noticing more drivers texting than not. Taking their picture is a great way to out them.!!!

Summer Attraction

This tiger swallowtail butterfly was a delight to see pollinating the phlox bed along my driveway.