I believe the maximum a mobile will ring is 30 seconds, if you do want to answer, this does not give much time to pull in. From a safety point of view, mobile companies should increase the ringing time
I agree that it is awful and dangerous to see drivers on the phone while driving.
I think the only way to get around this is for the gardai to stop cars and if a mobile phone is found in the car a fine should be issued.
The driver could carry the phone in the boot, so they could look at it later if needed.
When cycling, I frequently find that the drivers who are drifting out of their lane towards my space are frequently those phoning or texting. I've come across drivers taking conference calls with the relevant paperwork spread around the car like a mobile office, who are greatly surprised when I interrupt the call to ask them to stay in lane. One time, I apologised to the folk on the call for the interruption.
Lol, what did they say?
And not trying to defend using a mobile, but whats the difference between picking up a ringing mobile to your ear, and for example, eating a banana whilst driving? Thats not illegal. Is chatting on a phone any more distracting that holding a piece of fruit? (as long as you aren't texting).
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