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Extremely Distracted Drivers

2009 Reader Submission
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I originally heard about the first story on the radio, and came across the second one while searching for a media reference for the first. Both would be Honorable mentions.

Here in Ontario Canada, we are expecting a new law to come into effect shortly that bans use of cell phone use while driving. However it looks like some places need to have much more creative laws created.

A truck driver in China was recently pulled over by police because his truck appeared to be leaking large amounts of fluids. Once they stopped him they realized the leak was coming from the cab of the truck. Apparently he and his wife came up with a real time saver - shower while you drive! No more need to stop driving if you need to freshen up. All you need to do is hang a sprinkler from the roof of the vehicle.

More info can be found here: http://www.ananova.com/news/story/sm_3400793.html

Now you might think showering while driving sounds foolish, and you'd be right, however a driver from Romania might have topped it. Apparently the music he was listening to was just too compelling and he had to dance while driving. Uncontented with just drumming on the steering wheel, he actually gets up from his seat and dances at some points. Here is a link to the video.

http://www.automotto.org/entry/crazy-driver-dances-while-driving/

Now both cases involve a passenger in the vehicle, but they both seem fully aware of what is happening so I don't believe the endangerment rule should apply to them. You could argue that other drivers on the road are being endangered, however this is always the case when driving is involved.

Submitted on 07/28/2009

Submitted by: Steve Benson
Reference: several, recently

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Bruce said:
Definitely Toss: No Self-Selection
Thanks, Steve, but we don't award "what if" situations and since neither of these people actually got into accidents they don't really qualify for an award. More importantly, had either actually caused an accident they'd likely have injured people in other cars and/or pedestrians.


James said:
Definitely Toss: No Self-Selection
Hilarious as all hell, but alas it is as Bruce said. Thankfully, the police prevented anything more serious from happening!


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