I use a phone while driving quite a bit, due to the nature of my business.  I live in a rural
area, and I might think again about it if I drove in congested urban areas.  However, ANY
activity while driving has the potential to distract the driver.  I will pay more attention to
the anti-phone crowd when they also want laws passed banning smoking, eating, radio adjusting,
cd changing, girl watching, or any other potentially distracting activities.  Let's not forget
that driving with both hands on the wheel is safer, so any of you that sometimes drive with one
hand better shape up.

My Vanagon is an automatic, and that also helps since I don't need three hands to hold phone,
steer, and shift.  Many insurance companies give non-smokers a discount because there is clear
evidence that non-smokers have fewer accidents.  The evidence regarding phone use and accidents
is conflicted, with reports coming down on both sides.  At least that makes it easy for anyone
to find a study supporting their position.

Bill

> My vote is:
>
> "Hang up and Drive !"
> one for the rear and one reversed on top, center of front windshield.
>
> JB - has phone and knows how/when to use it, rather, not to use it.