“States should ban all driver use of cell phones and other portable electronic devices, except in emergencies, the National Transportation Board said Tuesday.
“The recommendation, unanimously agreed to by the five-member board, applies to both hands-free and hand-held phones and significantly exceeds any existing state laws restricting texting and cellphone use behind the wheel.”
Money quote:
“And what’s more, many drivers don’t think it’s dangerous when they do it; only when others do, the survey found.”
Self-confession – most dangerous thing I have done except for texting while driving.
And I too am an above average driver.