Annie Young wrote:
> I think Boston drivers are right up there at the top of my list of places
> with "awful" drivers. It seems to me that cellphones have excaberated the
> problem everywhere but especially here in high-tech Minnesota and those who
> have every device right in their car. Not focusing on driving a couple ton
> piece of steel (and/or plastic as the case may be) around is the first
> problem. Exceedingly loud "ghetto blasters" added to the mix just leads to
> questioning people's ability to be multi-tasked.
I won't argue with you about Boston drivers, but I'd suggest that it's just
a more assertive driving style, which is not quite the same thing as here.
Boston drivers are hesitant to relinquish the right of way; Minnesota
drivers violate other's right of way.
I can't agree more with you about cell phones. There's is plenty of
research showing that using cell phones while driving is almost as
dangerous as drinking and driving. I don't understand why the
state legislature hasn't taken any steps to protect the public.
Here's a suggestion: Make it unlawful to use a cell phone while
a car is in motion.
Mike Atherton
Prospect Park
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