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[PSA] PSA "Texting while Driving" by Peter Watkins-Hughes

Discussion in 'BBS Hangout' started by SwoLy-D, Aug 27, 2009.

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  1. SwoLy-D

    SwoLy-D Member

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    Someone just sent me this and I got the message. I don't need to spoiler this (click if you can watch during work or school, or wait until you get home).

    From the YouTube info pane:
    ** WARNING the graphic clip is professionally staged -- but does a fine job hammering its message home. In my view, it should be seen by every parent -- and imported/licensed for broadcast or school use throughout the United States from Mr. Watkins-Hughes. His contact information is available above.***

    <object width="560" height="340"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/5ttNgZDZruI&hl=en&fs=1&"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/5ttNgZDZruI&hl=en&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="560" height="340"></embed></object>

    Might be NSFW because of the screams in the footage.

    Be careful out there. DON'T TEXT and DRIVE. :eek:
     
    #1 SwoLy-D, Aug 27, 2009
  2. lpbman

    lpbman Member

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    I wish I could have watched this in HS.

    OHHHHHH GOD THE HUMANITY?!?!

    and then the doggy ass drag across the floor for dramatic effect.
     
    #2 lpbman, Aug 27, 2009
  3. GRENDEL

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    Saw it yesterday, thought it was great, they should show that at all the schools. A throwback to those 70's defensive driving films.
     
    #3 GRENDEL, Aug 27, 2009
  4. ClutchCityReturns

    ClutchCityReturns Member

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    This was kind of hard to see on my phone's tiny screen. Luckily I caught a long red light about half way in.
     
    #4 ClutchCityReturns, Aug 27, 2009
  5. moestavern19

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    Pfft, everyone knows if you're travelling in somewhat of a straight line you can easily steer with your knee and occasionally look up to make no sudden turns are coming up.
     
    #5 moestavern19, Aug 27, 2009
  6. rawool

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    Women drivers... :rolleyes:
     
    #6 rawool, Aug 27, 2009
  7. juicystream

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    Actually I laughed. Reality of texting accidents is sad, but this staged thing was hilarious.
     
    #7 juicystream, Aug 27, 2009
  8. Cannonball

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    I was about to say these things need to be super brutal to get rid of any cheesy comedic aspects. But after your response, I guess they failed.
     
    #8 Cannonball, Aug 27, 2009
  9. Dave_78

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    Was she able to get the text sent before she crashed?
     
    #9 Dave_78, Aug 27, 2009
  10. smoove shoez

    smoove shoez Member

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    Heres the one when the bus driver was texting.
    <object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/dCHdZxO4_tQ&hl=en&fs=1&"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/dCHdZxO4_tQ&hl=en&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object>
     
    #10 smoove shoez, Aug 27, 2009
  11. Pest_Ctrl

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    They should've let the director(s) of the Final Destinations series do this PSA.
     
    #11 Pest_Ctrl, Aug 27, 2009
  12. JJ

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    That bus was traveling San Antonio... 410 and Blanco.
     
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  13. SwoLy-D

    SwoLy-D Member

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    I'll bite: NO. Do you have any other question, sir? :eek:
     
    #13 SwoLy-D, Aug 27, 2009
  14. Lady_Di

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    I laughed a little....but i get the point!

    Sending this to my sister...
     
    #14 Lady_Di, Aug 27, 2009
  15. KellyDwyer

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    How many awful drivers have you stared down or glared at in the last few months, only to see that they have a cell phone to their ear, or that they're looking down at something ... likely a phone.

    God bless the USA and all that nonsense, but I wouldn't hesitate for a second to ban cell phones -- any use of cell phones -- from the driver's side of a car. I don't care how good you think you are, it's dangerous.
     
    #15 KellyDwyer, Aug 28, 2009
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  16. SwoLy-D

    SwoLy-D Member

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    Good point, Mr. Dwyer. When you're at a shortly-timed green light and the driver in front of you is still texting when the light turns green, you bet I would be pissed.

    What nonsense are you talking about, though? Elaborate, please.

    A good friend of mine was riding passenger side and said: "hey, y'all know that law goes into effect about no texting while in a school zone in September, right?"

    I quickly answered: "If it was up to me, I'd ban just CELL PHONES in general while in school zones... but... I know you're not doing that to begin with, are you?" He calmly said "no, man, no way... that's dangerous... but I agree texting should be outlawed everywhere and cell phones altogether in school zones."

    It was a casual conversation amongst friends, but we got that most people nowadays are raving mad about getting "rights" and "privileges" taken away... it's not that... it's everyone's safety. :eek:
     
    #16 SwoLy-D, Aug 28, 2009
  17. Lady_Di

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    According to my company's intranet...

    Effective September 1, 2009, the Texas State Legislature passed a state law (Texas House Bill 55) banning the use of hand-held mobile devices when driving in a school crossing zone.


    So i guess that means NO cell phones in a school zone.
     
    #17 Lady_Di, Aug 28, 2009
  18. SwoLy-D

    SwoLy-D Member

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    Yes, you're correct, Lady_Di. http://www.legis.state.tx.us/tlodocs/81R/billtext/pdf/HB00055F.pdf contains the entire law. It's a overall general "wireless device" ban. :eek: I guess I may have worded it or rephrased our conversation incorrectly.
     
    #18 SwoLy-D, Aug 28, 2009
  19. pgabriel

    pgabriel Educated Negro

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    I saw this on television the other night, I thought it was brutal and should be effective
     
    #19 pgabriel, Aug 28, 2009
  20. SwoLy-D

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    This one is funny... these dudes shouldn't be texting, either:
    [​IMG]

    Whom did you think it was going to be? ;)
     
    #20 SwoLy-D, Aug 28, 2009
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