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Something new from Apple


http://www.npr.org/sections/thetwo-way/2017/06/06/531777684/apple-takes-on-distracted-driving-with-new-feature

I like this. Too many of the people I know personally,do this. When I call someone and realize they're driving while speaking with me,I always tell them to call me when they get home. I would feel so guilty if they hit a child.

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A University of Omaha study, published three years ago, found that talking on the phone while driving impaired the driver's judgment as much as being legally intoxicated. I won't let anyone about whom I care talk to me on the phone while s/he is driving.

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It's a very good idea, but I fear few people will take advantage.

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Unfortunately you're probably right.

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Why do they refer to people driving in automobiles as "motorists"? I thought motorists were exclusively for people on motorcycles?

It should be automobilists or mobilists.

Additionally, Apple made a good attempt; however, people may still not put the setting on. Just like people on an airplane will forget to or intentionally NOT put the setting on airplane mode.

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