Jetsfan80 Posted February 17, 2014 Share Posted February 17, 2014 Hey guys, a friend John just lost his girlfriend in a head-on collision yesterday in Southport, NC. Guy who killed her was talking on his cell phone. He was getting ready to propose to her and they already had bought a house. It's all really sad. Thoughts and prayers for him and the families are appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Crusher Posted February 17, 2014 Share Posted February 17, 2014 Tragic. Prayers to the family and the deceased. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rillo Posted February 17, 2014 Share Posted February 17, 2014 WTF, damn. So sorry to read/hear this. My prayers with the family. Terrible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JiFtheOracle Posted February 17, 2014 Share Posted February 17, 2014 Damn. Sorry to hear...thats terrible. My heart goes out to the guy and all her family/friends. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pac Posted February 17, 2014 Share Posted February 17, 2014 That's awful. They really should consider making cell phones inoperable over a certain mph.. they have the technology to do it. A simple chime could tell you you're getting a call but the phone won't text or let you dial out until you've pulled over. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klecko73isGod Posted February 17, 2014 Share Posted February 17, 2014 80. so sorry to hear of your friend's loss. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelticwizard Posted February 17, 2014 Share Posted February 17, 2014 What a tragedy, life is precious, especially at that young age. Remembering your friend John's young lady, John and all the families in my prayers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faba Posted February 17, 2014 Share Posted February 17, 2014 Very sorry about your friend. my condolences to the family Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetsfan80 Posted February 17, 2014 Author Share Posted February 17, 2014 Thanks guys. She was an amazing girl. We're all holding vigil at his house with family and friends. JN has been a nice distraction for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt39 Posted February 17, 2014 Share Posted February 17, 2014 Terrible. Thoughts and prayers for you dude. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CTM Posted February 18, 2014 Share Posted February 18, 2014 Terrible.. Sorry to hear it. That's awful. They really should consider making cell phones inoperable over a certain mph.. they have the technology to do it. A simple chime could tell you you're getting a call but the phone won't text or let you dial out until you've pulled over. Complexity would be what to do for passengers in cars and other forms of transportation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Integrity28 Posted February 18, 2014 Share Posted February 18, 2014 That's awful. They really should consider making cell phones inoperable over a certain mph.. they have the technology to do it. A simple chime could tell you you're getting a call but the phone won't text or let you dial out until you've pulled over. Agreed. My wife works for a major insurance company, she's seen the data and cell phones are as dangerous behind the wheel as a a drunk driver. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Integrity28 Posted February 18, 2014 Share Posted February 18, 2014 Hey guys, a friend John just lost his girlfriend in a head-on collision yesterday in Southport, NC. Guy who killed her was talking on his cell phone. He was getting ready to propose to her and they already had bought a house. It's all really sad. Thoughts and prayers for him and the families are appreciated. My heart breaks for your friend John, and all of those touched by the loss. Tragic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pac Posted February 18, 2014 Share Posted February 18, 2014 Complexity would be what to do for passengers in cars and other forms of transportation. Oh it will never happen... I'm sure the vocal minority would be in an uproar that our freedoms are being taken away or some such nonsense. That being said our phones are pre-loaded with bloatware. Can't they throw in one of those apps that automatically will text someone when you're driving "can't reply I'm driving, will get back to you soon". You're giving people the choice but making it easier on those not willing to go and find the app. You do make a good point though.. hadn't thought about people on buses or trains. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pac Posted February 18, 2014 Share Posted February 18, 2014 Agreed. My wife works for a major insurance company, she's seen the data and cell phones are as dangerous behind the wheel as a a drunk driver. It will be my # 1 fear when my son starts driving in 7 years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxman Posted February 18, 2014 Share Posted February 18, 2014 Thanks guys. She was an amazing girl. We're all holding vigil at his house with family and friends. JN has been a nice distraction for me. Thoughts and prayers go out to you, John and his girlfriend. May God comfort you all at this time. And I pray that she may rest in peace. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Integrity28 Posted February 18, 2014 Share Posted February 18, 2014 It will be my # 1 fear when my son starts driving in 7 years. It's my #1 fear now, when my wife is driving around with the baby. It's all we see commuting in and out of the city, people looking down at their laps driving 20 mph or 80 mph depending on the time of day. I hope by the time the baby is driving it's a long-since solved problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Integrity28 Posted February 18, 2014 Share Posted February 18, 2014 Oh it will never happen... I'm sure the vocal minority would be in an uproar that our freedoms are being taken away or some such nonsense. That being said our phones are pre-loaded with bloatware. Can't they throw in one of those apps that automatically will text someone when you're driving "can't reply I'm driving, will get back to you soon". You're giving people the choice but making it easier on those not willing to go and find the app. You do make a good point though.. hadn't thought about people on buses or trains. In a perfect world, phone would synch with vehicle and you have a "start" app. Sort of like the keys you see that aren't really keys. It is a solvable problem, the issue in the way is people - as you said in your first sentence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CTM Posted February 21, 2014 Share Posted February 21, 2014 In a perfect world, phone would synch with vehicle and you have a "start" app. Sort of like the keys you see that aren't really keys. It is a solvable problem, the issue in the way is people - as you said in your first sentence. Yes, and when triggered to start the car it would lock the phone somehow.. Until someone else figures out how to jail break the phone and turn this feature off. Might be quicker and safer to wait for cars to drive themselves. The technology will be available quicker then we think. Google is making great progress. My car can almost do it today in fact. It has a cameras all around it which enable adaptive cruise control, (car slows down and speeds up based on what is in front of it), lane keeping system (care keeps you in your lane by tweaking steering), and all side collision detection, combined with an extremely accurate GPS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Integrity28 Posted February 21, 2014 Share Posted February 21, 2014 Yes, and when triggered to start the car it would lock the phone somehow.. Until someone else figures out how to jail break the phone and turn this feature off. Might be quicker and safer to wait for cars to drive themselves. The technology will be available quicker then we think. Google is making great progress. My car can almost do it today in fact. It has a cameras all around it which enable adaptive cruise control, (car slows down and speeds up based on what is in front of it), lane keeping system (care keeps you in your lane by tweaking steering), and all side collision detection, combined with an extremely accurate GPS. Like most things, there's no 100% effective fix for it. Ideally, people would just stop doing stupid, dangerous things. Then we wouldn't have to rely on technology (the robots) to keep us in line. Your car sounds cool - does it get you a lot of patchouli soaked hairy beaver? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CTM Posted February 21, 2014 Share Posted February 21, 2014 Like most things, there's no 100% effective fix for it. Ideally, people would just stop doing stupid, dangerous things. Then we wouldn't have to rely on technology (the robots) to keep us in line. Your car sounds cool - does it get you a lot of patchouli soaked hairy beaver? Of course, why else would I own it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Integrity28 Posted February 21, 2014 Share Posted February 21, 2014 Of course, why else would I own it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#27TheDominator Posted February 21, 2014 Share Posted February 21, 2014 Sorry 80. Thoughts and prayers to the family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatriotReign37 Posted February 21, 2014 Share Posted February 21, 2014 Sad to hear 80. Id your buddy has a very good friend. Condolences. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetsfan80 Posted February 22, 2014 Author Share Posted February 22, 2014 They got back from the funeral in West Virginia yesterday. Unfortunately there's family drama, as the girl's Mom didn't even show for the funeral because she was more concerned about getting her personal effects before the girl's father could (they're divorced). The Dad is a good guy but the Mom is nuts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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