There’s been an absolute furore about drivers on mobiles in the press recently. One particular news item that caught the attention of Book Theory Test Today was published by the BBC featuring Police Chief, Suzette Davenport, who claims that politicians ignore the rules when it comes to drivers on mobiles because it would cost votes. What’s the solution?
Drivers on mobiles are hypocrites
There’s absolutely no doubt in my mind that if one of their children was knocked down and killed by a driver on a mobile phone they would be first in line with the mob ‘seeking justice.’
The fact is drivers on mobiles think they’ll never be involved in an accident and when they are they’ll do anything to hide the fact that they were on a mobile phone in the first place.
Why do I feel so strongly about this? Well, my father recently retired as a paramedic and would often tell me stories of road accidents involving drivers on mobiles. The devastation it can cause is likened to that inflicted by drunk-drivers or drivers on drugs.
Laws ignored
Along with drivers on mobiles, politicians are hypocrites too, but that’s never been in doubt. They introduce laws to deter mobile phone use, but come election time these laws are completely disregarded in order to win the vote of those driving while using a mobile phone.
If this is the kind of voter the politicians want then Britain really is in trouble. You should be furious that safety on Britain’s roads is being sacrificed for the sake of keeping motorists on side as the election approaches.
What’s the solution to deter drivers using mobile phones?
Shame those that get caught! Much like a drink-driver is shamed for mowing down children or the elderly, or anyone for that matter, drivers on mobiles are ‘under the influence’ of mobile phone addiction and have the potential to cause fatal consequences.
There’s a stigma attached to drink-driving and the same stigma needs to be applied to drivers on mobiles. Laws and increased fines are not the answer here, societal perception needs to change. If you want an incentive ask yourself how you would feel if you, your child, a family member or friend, were hit by a motorist on a mobile.
What some motorists see as ‘their right’ becomes somebody else’s devastation.
Book Theory Test Today says: “The number of drivers on mobiles is increasing, up 14% since 2009 according to a recent Auto Express report. However, it’s not calls that devices are being used for, it’s sending texts and accessing social media.â€
If the problem is increasing then current deterrents are clearly not working and the problem is being compounded by the fact that politicians are unwilling to enforce harsher penalties for fear of losing votes.
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Speaking on the issue of drivers on mobiles, Director of the RAC foundation, Professor Stephen Glaister, said: “In 2013 the use of a mobile at the wheel was a factor in 22 fatal accidents and this is likely to be underreporting of the true figure.â€
Book Theory Test Today says: “This is only going to get worse. With more technological and visual distractions in our vehicles the risks will become greater.
To put this in perspective, did you know? Research shows that texting while driving actually impairs your reactions more than a driver being at the drink drive limit. Food for thought next time you reach for your mobile when approaching that pedestrian crossing.â€
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