Saturday, January 02, 2010

Texts Take Back Seat to Safety With New Ban



I am a self-admitted text messager and driver. I like the safety aspects of this new ban, but I did not welcome it when the new year arrived. I got in the car for the first time today to see how hard it would be to put my phone away. Luckily, taping the video podcast took my attention away from texting. But it gave me the hope that I can do it! Watch this video for the low down, and make sure you watch the end for a couple of bloopers!

3 comments:

Jim Howard said...

As a motorcycle rider I'm terrified of drivers like you.

Thom Singer said...

I wonder if they could fine you just because you made this video. I think filming yourself while driving is even more dangerous (note... it is the bloopers that scared the hell out of me!!! ). If the Austin city council sees this clip I assume they will have to call an emergency meeting for the "taking video while driving ban" legislation!

Sarah B. SMITH said...

NO phone zone! I have stopped talking and texting for 2 days now. The safety of my children and others on the road are more important then any texting or talking since I do not have a blue tooth either.