Ken Schram: Will someone change our diapers, too?
They say they have the research to back them up.
Officials with the National Safety Council say studies show that 6 percent of vehicle crashes are caused by people talking on a cell phone while driving.
That's led the Safety Council to conclude that what this nation needs is a total cell phone ban, including hands-free devices.
Frankly, I don't think the safety council is being tough enough.
I mean, if we drivers are so incapable of making wise choices, then the do-gooders who know better than us need to really step it up on our behalf.
That's why I'm suggesting that the National Safety Council insist that every driver in the United States being accompanied by a "Motoring Supervisor" whenever we get behind the wheel.
I'm talking about a person who would be required to monitor every aspect of our driving; someone to slap our hand if we rummage through the glove box for a stick of gum, or to firmly chastise us when turning to fix the baby's blanket.
No eating.
No talking.
No fixing hair or makeup.
Hands always in the 10 and 2 position.
Quit futzing around with just the issue of cell phones.
Because I'll bet research would prove that a "motoring supervisor" would cut vehicle crashes down to almost nothing.
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Officials with the National Safety Council say studies show that 6 percent of vehicle crashes are caused by people talking on a cell phone while driving.
That's led the Safety Council to conclude that what this nation needs is a total cell phone ban, including hands-free devices.
Frankly, I don't think the safety council is being tough enough.
I mean, if we drivers are so incapable of making wise choices, then the do-gooders who know better than us need to really step it up on our behalf.
That's why I'm suggesting that the National Safety Council insist that every driver in the United States being accompanied by a "Motoring Supervisor" whenever we get behind the wheel.
I'm talking about a person who would be required to monitor every aspect of our driving; someone to slap our hand if we rummage through the glove box for a stick of gum, or to firmly chastise us when turning to fix the baby's blanket.
No eating.
No talking.
No fixing hair or makeup.
Hands always in the 10 and 2 position.
Quit futzing around with just the issue of cell phones.
Because I'll bet research would prove that a "motoring supervisor" would cut vehicle crashes down to almost nothing.
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