Pickup truck driver was texting before crashing into church minibus, killing 13

[Boing]

Sad and another reminder that texting is as dangerous as drinking and driving.

Witness: Pickup truck driver was texting before crashing into church minibus, ki

 

[TFZL1]

Very sad. Texting is the cause. And Texas doesn't have a State law against it.
and 65 mph speed limit on a two way two lane road.
I spent some time working in Texas.
In the early 2000's, Texas had a proposal to reduce speed limits, it sited a number of high speed deaths, including school children. We The People voted against reducing speed limits.

 

[Robintheboywonder]

Very sad. Texting is the cause. And Texas doesn't have a State law against it.
and 65 mph speed limit on a two way two lane road.
I spent some time working in Texas.
In the early 2000's, Texas had a proposal to reduce speed limits, it sited a number of high speed deaths, including school children. We The People voted against reducing speed limits.

You also voted against the texting and driving law proposal?.

 

[TFZL1]

Haven't been to Texas in years
They probably will make a law, they're just real slow about it


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[Slick]

What is it that they, YOU do not get?. I have lost a couple of friends because they don't think it's a big deal to text and drive. I don't return their calls and rather be a bad guy that a good DEAD guy. My own Aunt keeps on doing it and I refuse to go to any gathering that she attends.

 

[Fuggedabouditt]

My Sales VP (who lives in Dallas) was floored when I told him that we face heavy fines for talking on the phone and or texting while driving.

 

[oldguyzer]

I drove 8 hours on the 401 yesterday and in many of the cars the driver was on their phone, only paying a fraction of attention to the road. Problem is, they don't realize the dangers until too late, and I have to admit I've done the same thing a few times when I was in a rush to drive and get out a message. We need voice to text that works!

 

[DigglerII]

I have to admit I've done the same thing a few times when I was in a rush to drive and get out a message.

You still don't get it?. Taking your eyes off the road for 1 second is dangerous enough. Texting a message is like an eternity while you are driving and will one day cause a death you will have to live the rest of your life with.

 

[papasmerf]

You still don't get it?. Taking your eyes off the road for 1 second is dangerous enough. Texting a message is like an eternity while you are driving and will one day cause a death you will have to live the rest of your life with.

I hate texting

 

[User-L]

I hate texting

Me too. It's my least favourite form of communication.

 

[TFZL1]

SP's keep texting me, after I have confirmed and told her I'm 'On My Way'
I don't text and drive, so it's really painful when they keep texting and I gotta pull over to answer.
I have a confirmed 10:30 appt and they ask "what time will you be here" or are you close" or can you pick up Timmy's
They don't understand that I can't answer while driving.
I guess I should tell them that I won't answer texts while I'm driving instead of saying On My Way



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[A-Legend]

I drive to pick up my child at 3:30 PM and cannot comprehend why the soccer moms keep texting while their child is sitting next to them. Then you wonder why the new generation do not think it's such a big deal.

 

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