# Safety **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/safety/9.md?page=12 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 13 --- ## [Might be a physiological factor at work, too](https://community.cartalk.com/t/might-be-a-physiological-factor-at-work-too/88024)
**Author:** [@meran](https://community.cartalk.com/u/meran)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2014, 5:30am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/might-be-a-physiological-factor-at-work-too/88024 "2014-11-11T05:30:27Z")
Cell phones distract in different ways. The well known way is by taking the driver's attention off the road. There may be another way, according to studies. Rats that had reliably learned to swim a water maze and succ… --- ## [New law in Vermont](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-law-in-vermont/87499)
**Author:** [@powerdogvt](https://community.cartalk.com/u/powerdogvt)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [October 31, 2014, 7:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-law-in-vermont/87499 "2014-10-31T19:34:12Z")
Starting October 1, it became illegal in VT to drive while hand-holding any electronic device...smartphone, gps,etc. You can make a call and touch buttons on the screen, as long as it's "securely mounted". What's iron… --- ## [Pulling forward through a parking spot to park](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pulling-forward-through-a-parking-spot-to-park/86736)
**Author:** [@MilcForever](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MilcForever)\ **Replies:** 73\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2014, 11:06am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pulling-forward-through-a-parking-spot-to-park/86736 "2014-10-18T11:06:50Z")
It's a HUGE pet peeve for me, but my husband sees no problem with it. I think it's poor etiquette. Especially when that parking spot that I'm about to pull into is in MY ROW and I come face to face with someone pulling … --- ## [Shifted versa into park while driving downhill](https://community.cartalk.com/t/shifted-versa-into-park-while-driving-downhill/86703)
**Author:** [@oceanspired](https://community.cartalk.com/u/oceanspired)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2014, 6:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/shifted-versa-into-park-while-driving-downhill/86703 "2014-09-02T18:16:41Z")
So I did something, that I felt was, incredibly stupid today. I am in my third trimester of pregnancy and sometimes get incredibly foggy-brained. Anyways, I live down a somewhat steep hill, heading down a mountainside, a… --- ## [VW makes a statement](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vw-makes-a-statement/85873)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 8, 2014, 6:05am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vw-makes-a-statement/85873 "2014-07-08T06:05:13Z")
...and a very necessary one, regarding distracted driving: https://www.youtube.com/embed/JHixeIr\_6BM?rel=0&autoplay=1&iv\_load\_policy=3 --- ## [Watching Movies/etc on IPad/cell while driving](https://community.cartalk.com/t/watching-movies-etc-on-ipad-cell-while-driving/85324)
**Author:** [@jada8205](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jada8205)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2014, 8:09am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/watching-movies-etc-on-ipad-cell-while-driving/85324 "2014-07-02T08:09:22Z")
I have been noticing more drivers having their IPads/cells on their dash board held up by something and watching a movie or something on them while driving. Eyes darting to electronic device then to road. They are spee… --- ## [A 2 part Lamborghini in Thailand!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-2-part-lamborghini-in-thailand/85622)
**Author:** [@system](https://community.cartalk.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2014, 7:55am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-2-part-lamborghini-in-thailand/85622 "2014-06-28T07:55:51Z")
I am an American who lives in Thailand. Today we had a flash thunderstorm. About 5 miles north of my town this accident happened. The owner of this BRAND NEW Lamborghini was driving at about 90 mph when he hit a tree. Th… --- ## [LED's... White](https://community.cartalk.com/t/leds-white/80891)
**Author:** [@longprime](https://community.cartalk.com/u/longprime)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2014, 8:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/leds-white/80891 "2014-06-19T20:18:13Z")
Why is it that White LED's are blue-ish (6000K) , very bright, but you can't see a thing with them? Do I need blue-ish LED eyeglasses? --- ## [Two trailers](https://community.cartalk.com/t/two-trailers/83318)
**Author:** [@b3k3rz](https://community.cartalk.com/u/b3k3rz)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2014, 1:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/two-trailers/83318 "2014-06-19T13:37:39Z")
A trailer to haul your trailer! --- ## [Free Advanced Driving Programs for Teen Drivers](https://community.cartalk.com/t/free-advanced-driving-programs-for-teen-drivers/85475)
**Author:** [@HeidiDSFL](https://community.cartalk.com/u/HeidiDSFL)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [June 17, 2014, 11:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/free-advanced-driving-programs-for-teen-drivers/85475 "2014-06-17T23:45:04Z")
I just wanted to make this community aware of a free national teen driving program called Driving Skills for Life. This is an award winning program that started in 2003 and has been traveling around the country engaging … --- ## [Those Buicks Are Tough](https://community.cartalk.com/t/those-buicks-are-tough/85422)
**Author:** [@missileman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/missileman)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 16, 2014, 9:40am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/those-buicks-are-tough/85422 "2014-06-16T09:40:09Z")
I just returned from an out-of-town trip yesterday and was following an older gentleman in a large Buick. I was behind him for the last few miles of my journey and he was constantly on his cell phone. When he got off of … --- ## [Are cars TOO safe?,](https://community.cartalk.com/t/are-cars-too-safe/73779)
**Author:** [@olhippie](https://community.cartalk.com/u/olhippie)\ **Replies:** 106\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2014, 6:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/are-cars-too-safe/73779 "2014-04-28T18:26:43Z")
With all the safety devices and creature comforts that are now all the rage, it's no wonder people are distracted. The average driver is not so much distracted but rather bored. You don't have to look behind you when you… --- ## [Multi-tasking ability changes with age?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/multi-tasking-ability-changes-with-age/76644)
**Author:** [@irlandes](https://community.cartalk.com/u/irlandes)\ **Replies:** 59\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2014, 2:24am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/multi-tasking-ability-changes-with-age/76644 "2014-04-27T02:24:39Z")
I was driving somewhere recently, and got to thinking about distracted driving, coupled with individual multi-tasking. When I was in my 20's, I could watch TV; read a book; and talk to someone, and keep up with it all… --- ## [Left Lane Rage](https://community.cartalk.com/t/left-lane-rage/84362)
**Author:** [@insightful](https://community.cartalk.com/u/insightful)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [April 11, 2014, 2:53am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/left-lane-rage/84362 "2014-04-11T02:53:34Z")
Here's one for the ages: http://www.theblaze.com/stories/2014/03/27/watch-as-man-with-road-rage-gets-dose-of-instant-karma/ I can't figure out how the camera work was done so well. --- ## [After car is a total loss: allowed to salvage parts?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/after-car-is-a-total-loss-allowed-to-salvage-parts/83567)
**Author:** [@HondaGuy70](https://community.cartalk.com/u/HondaGuy70)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2014, 5:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/after-car-is-a-total-loss-allowed-to-salvage-parts/83567 "2014-03-31T17:13:43Z")
I've never 'totaled' a car, but want to get some first-hand knowledge ahead of time: After the totaled car is towed away from the accident, are car owners allowed access it later to salvage useful parts (stereo, speaker… --- ## [To hear or not to hear](https://community.cartalk.com/t/to-hear-or-not-to-hear/84128)
**Author:** [@Jenetix](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jenetix)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 20, 2014, 3:29am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/to-hear-or-not-to-hear/84128 "2014-03-20T03:29:43Z")
A person can hardly hear the radio in my daughters car. The stations are staticy with not much volumn. The cd player works and the volume is fine. What's going on? --- ## [Jetta 2003 Safe to Drive?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jetta-2003-safe-to-drive/83397)
**Author:** [@gabzgrl](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gabzgrl)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2014, 8:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jetta-2003-safe-to-drive/83397 "2014-01-29T20:14:26Z")
So its a 2003 Jetta and I don't know all the other specs off hand. It was running fine for about 5 months. I even drove it to Myrtle Beach with no issues. It has pretty good gas mileage. I can put 45 dollars in it and it… --- ## [Rich Teen Drives Drunk, Kills 4, Injures 2, Gets No Prison Time](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rich-teen-drives-drunk-kills-4-injures-2-gets-no-prison-time/82688)
**Author:** [@WheresRick](https://community.cartalk.com/u/WheresRick)\ **Replies:** 48\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2014, 1:01am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rich-teen-drives-drunk-kills-4-injures-2-gets-no-prison-time/82688 "2014-01-02T01:01:31Z")
http://rt.com/usa/rich-teen-probation-killing-friends-086/ Basically a 16 year old who was driving his fathers company truck was drunk, with a BAC of .24 3 hours after the wreck, killed 4 people, Paralyzed one and inj… --- ## [Free 'Put Down Your Phone and Drive' bumper sticker](https://community.cartalk.com/t/free-put-down-your-phone-and-drive-bumper-sticker/82830)
**Author:** [@deckm00](https://community.cartalk.com/u/deckm00)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 26, 2013, 10:59am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/free-put-down-your-phone-and-drive-bumper-sticker/82830 "2013-12-26T10:59:40Z")
I created the attached image which can be printed on card stock and placed in your rear window for all to see. If you have a commercial printer friend if you like you could even get it printed on full sheet label stock,… --- ## [OMG, what is she thinking?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/omg-what-is-she-thinking/81932)
**Author:** [@Whitey](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Whitey)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [December 13, 2013, 12:51am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/omg-what-is-she-thinking/81932 "2013-12-13T00:51:42Z")
I came across this on the interwebs, and thought this would be a good place to share it. --- ## [Teen roadtrip](https://community.cartalk.com/t/teen-roadtrip/80716)
**Author:** [@Scaredteendriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Scaredteendriver)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2013, 11:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/teen-roadtrip/80716 "2013-12-09T23:37:14Z")
Hi cartalk community! So there's this 17 year old girl that wants me to go to Kansas City with her and another friend ( we live 200 miles away, about a 3 hour drive). My question is, is this legal for us to go between st… --- ## [Simultaneously i-pad watching and i-phone texting while driving](https://community.cartalk.com/t/simultaneously-i-pad-watching-and-i-phone-texting-while-driving/75187)
**Author:** [@lidote](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lidote)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [November 19, 2013, 4:39am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/simultaneously-i-pad-watching-and-i-phone-texting-while-driving/75187 "2013-11-19T04:39:03Z")
I am hoping that someone can provide advice on what to do when encountering a driver who is WATCHING a movie while driving. Last weekend, my partner and I were driving from Washington, DC to Philadelphia, PA. We were o… --- ## [Is there room here for a "harm-reduction" approach to cell phone use?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-there-room-here-for-a-harm-reduction-approach-to-cell-phone-use/77158)
**Author:** [@meanjoe75fan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/meanjoe75fan)\ **Replies:** 48\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2013, 12:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-there-room-here-for-a-harm-reduction-approach-to-cell-phone-use/77158 "2013-11-13T00:17:11Z")
I've posted a few times in this sub-forum, in posts regarding whether or not cell-phone use is ever acceptable while driving. I seem to have taken a fair amount of flack from my position that cell-phone use isn't intrins… --- ## [New tool to be distracted while driving](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-tool-to-be-distracted-while-driving/82018)
**Author:** [@MikeInNH](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MikeInNH)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 30, 2013, 11:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-tool-to-be-distracted-while-driving/82018 "2013-10-30T23:37:45Z")
http://news.yahoo.com/california-woman-gets-ticket-driving-google-glass-125243640.html I've seen them...And used them...but never thought they were useful. But I guess some people like them....and are driving with them… --- ## [Mechanic Crashed My Truck](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mechanic-crashed-my-truck/77999)
**Author:** [@B9333](https://community.cartalk.com/u/B9333)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2013, 9:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mechanic-crashed-my-truck/77999 "2013-10-16T21:47:46Z")
I just got my first reasonably newer truck (2010 Toyota Tacoma). I took it in to a mechanic to put a lift and tires on it and they plowed by truck through thier bay door. Basically tore up my front end and totaled the dr… --- ## [Texting](https://community.cartalk.com/t/texting/70744)
**Author:** [@4loch28](https://community.cartalk.com/u/4loch28)\ **Replies:** 51\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2013, 5:54am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/texting/70744 "2013-10-16T05:54:06Z")
Do not text --- ## [Avoided Disaster](https://community.cartalk.com/t/avoided-disaster/81038)
**Author:** [@R2Ditto](https://community.cartalk.com/u/R2Ditto)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2013, 9:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/avoided-disaster/81038 "2013-09-18T21:08:31Z")
We live in a college town and I always dread the return of the students in the fall. I have nothing against students except that they cause 70 percent of accidents in our community. I was on my way to town yesterday… --- ## [Gotta start loving my car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gotta-start-loving-my-car/81145)
**Author:** [@longprime](https://community.cartalk.com/u/longprime)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2013, 3:45am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gotta-start-loving-my-car/81145 "2013-09-08T03:45:18Z")
I've never been really in luv with her. And I have really treated her badly. But she also has cost me a lot of money and frustrations. I need to repair our relationship and I start with the driver's side front door speak… --- ## [Scooter parts?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/scooter-parts/80533)
**Author:** [@longprime](https://community.cartalk.com/u/longprime)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2013, 8:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/scooter-parts/80533 "2013-09-02T20:31:57Z")
Found a screw on the floorboard of my new scooter. I don't remember taking if off. No screws are missing on the dash. Scooter runs fine except it has a dead battery-I had to kick start. I guess scooters have the same … --- ## [Driving Safety in Extreme Heavy Snow](https://community.cartalk.com/t/driving-safety-in-extreme-heavy-snow/77224)
**Author:** [@Snowshoe](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Snowshoe)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2013, 4:12am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/driving-safety-in-extreme-heavy-snow/77224 "2013-08-27T04:12:40Z")
Something I learned, after almost two million miles of commercial driving throughout the North Country, Canada and the West.....including Washington, DC, where I really discovered this...is the following: If your windshi… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/safety/9.md?page=11) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/safety/9.md?page=13)