I read a study, in a book about cell phone radiation
risks (I can get the title for those interested) that
included all of the other studies regarding risks
from cell phones.
The biggest risk was for drivers using cell phones (no surprise),
but the interesting part was that the accident/fatality rate
goes WAY down as the users who survive gain experience phoning
while driving - the longer you practice, the safer you get.
So I propose the SCCA start up the OCP - Open Cell Phone class,
where the users do an autocross while using a cell phone, to gain
that valuable experience in a safe environment.
This could be followed up with the drinking/eating/shaving/reading
newspaper/make-up-application classes, and my recent favorite, the
harmonica class. Steering and shifting with the knees/feet could be
encouraged, and cars with automatic transmissions might finally get the
real-world performance recognition they deserve.
The sponsorship opportunities could be huge...
-T
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Todd Stiers
tas@darthracing.com
http://www.darthracing.com
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