Jim Henderson wrote:
> On Thu, 04 Dec 2008 07:39:49 -0800, Darren New wrote:
> 
>> scott wrote:
>>> And also talking to a passenger distracts you too.
>> I've heard claims that one difference there is that the passenger knows
>> what's going on. If all of a sudden three cars are coming at you from
>> three directions, the passenger is likely to STFU until you're clear of
>> the situation.
> 
> When I'm on the phone while driving, the person (or people, sometimes 
> it's a conference call) are aware that I'm driving - I make sure of 
> that.  If they ask a question and I don't immediately respond, they know 
> why.
> 
> I think it has to do with how people focus their attention - I find that 
> I can concentrate on driving very well while talking to my wife on the 
> phone, for example, because the way I talk with her on the phone is as if 
> she was in the car with me.
> 
> *Always* on handsfree (with my headset), though.  Both hands firmly on 
> the wheel.  No exceptions.
> 
> Jim

Just did this today - was talking with someone on the phone and told him 
to waid if I pause for a few seconds - driving and merging and the like.

Tho, only 1 hand on the wheel.

I don't think it is the phone itself, but getting into the conversation 
that causes the problems.

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