Bluetooth Helmets

i cant imagine anyone wanting one of these dangerous contraptions on a bike.........

Unfortunately there are those people that like me own there own business. Mine is a home inspection business and my cell phone is a very important tool. I don't use it for business when driving and especially so when riding. I will return calls while on the road as often as I can and yes it is a dang nuisance but it how I get jobs. If I don't answer a call it could mean a $500.00 to $2000.00 dollar loss in business. I'm a home inspector and that you might say is my life line to my business. I've booked jobs while on the road during vacation, in Vegas, at airports however I don't carry in the bathroom with me and on the road so far it's not rang while in the restroom. there has been times where I will put it on silent but still check it. For me like I said its my lifeline for my business otherwise I'd thrown the damn thing in the river.

Yep, people want it and expect it now. Just like their driving habits on the road. So many drivers are in to big of a hurry and its like don't get in my way or NO you can't change lanes that's my spot so I'll speed up and cut you off. Makes it real dangerous when riding a motorcycle in heavy traffic, which I avoid as much as possible.
If I had to wait to get back to my land phone to check messages the potential home inspection client would have already booked the inspection with another inspector.

Lucifer, that is exactly what I do is pull over and get the info and so far everyone has not had a problem with that. However if they had to wait for me to get back to my office, retrieve their call then call them back, then that they won't wait for. Shoot, I have people call me up and ask if I can come right over and do the inspection when I'm already doing an inspection and don't understand when I say I'm doing an inspection right now. They are usually given 7 business days to have their inspection completed and many times wait until the last minute. If their Realtor calls its usually much easier as they call right away and understand about the need to return a call.
It's really become a strange world we live in today.

I don't see the difference in a bluetooth headset glued to your ear and a phone held to your ear.

What is the big difference in safety when the conversation, which is the distracting point, is still being held.

It's like outlawing soap in a shower to keep you from slipping on the wet floor....

Plus at least with a phone being held up I know who to avoid.

Yesterday driving back from Daytona, guy pulls in front of me to "get in front" you know the move... Then proceeds to drive 5 mph under the limit, weaving slightly doesn't care who is now backed up (10 cars behind him no passing area) I can see he's on the phone, as his hand is up to the ear.

So with all this talk about hands-free or cell phones then should we ban people who hold conversations with others in a vehicle. What's the difference? I see men and women having intense conversations going on while driving with hand movements and looking at the person they are talking to. You don't think that is not just as dangerous....ever watch the driver to see how much time they really don't have their eyes on the road. Should we ban kids in vehicles that distract the driver, we know they do all of the time. I was coming back from the Oregon coast a couple of weeks ago and was directly behind this guy that also had 2 passengers in the car with him. I noticed that he kept looking down all the time and then would constantly be looking at the people in the car with him as they had a pretty good conversation going on. Several times as cars slowed to a stop he had to slam on his brakes at the last second to keep from rear ending the vehicle in front of him. I could have passed him but decided to stay put as it was safer being behind him versus being in front of him. We all have to really be in guard all of the time with no matter what is going on in other vehicles. :cussing:

That was kind of my point......

It's the ninny behind the wheel as much as the task at hand.

I can see where the hands free dialing would be helpful, I have the earpiece and have used it, better than holding a phone and it keeps both hands available, you know you need that extra hand to hold the double express half calf half soy mocha frappa latte

well the worst distraction i have had while driving......was some drunk chick "servicing me"...............:roflmao: :roflmao:

so yes, distractions come in all forms..............just one more reason to be super carefull when ya out there!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
stay safe!!!!!!!!