About Auto & Wheels: Banning Cell Phones While Driving

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Auto & Wheels Whenever I get lost (often) I find I have to turn the radio off in order to concentrate because I just find it too distracting. Speaking of distracting, the NTSB has some new recommendations in the name of safety. NTSB: No Cell Phones It's hard to argue with what the NTSB recommends: no cell phones at all while driving. Let your passenger deal with the "We'll be a little late to the party" calls, or just pull over and make the call from a safe place. What do you think? Once you read the article, leave a comment at the bottom. Meanwhile, put your cell phone down and learn about ESC: What Is Electronic Stability Control? Test Drive: 2012 Toyota Land Cruiser I remember my first ride in a Land Cruiser. I was stuck in the way back row and it was so cramped that I could barely breath. I'm only 5'6" and my legs were crushed up into my chest. I don't get how these big dealies seem to have no room. I wonder if these two are any better: Infiniti QX56 Jeep Grand Cherokee See More About:  full-size suvs and crossovers  best suvs and crossovers  luxury suvs Saying Goodbye to the Ford Ranger I don't give Ford a passing grade here. It really feels like Ford didn't put its heart into making a great small truck. And what's up with other countries getting a new model and not us? Bah! I guess Ford isn't alone because there aren't even a lot of small trucks left. Here's what Chevy and Nissan have to offer: Chevy Colorado Nissan Frontier What Exactly Is a Classic Motorcycle? While certain rules can apply (the age of the bike, etc) there's also the sometimes-unanswerable question, "What is classic about it other than its age?" That's hard to define of course and sometimes it's just up to you. Can modern bikes be classics as soon as they roll off the assembly line? I'd vote "yeah" on that one. Classic Motorcycle Improvements Auto & Wheels Ads Cell Phones Driving Auto Elettriche Auto Ruotsista Auto Kuopio Featured Articles How to Stay Warm on a Motorcycle Motorcycle Review: 2012 Kawasaki Ninja 650 Quick Look: 2012 Toyota Tundra Project Corvette: Replacing the Carpet The Latest Hybrid Trucks and SUVs Cheapest Cars of 2011 (there's still time!)   More from About.com Living with Depression By obtaining the correct medical intervention and learning better coping skills, you can not only live with depression, but live well. More> 9 Symptoms of Depression If you have experienced five or more of these symptoms within the same two week period, this could be indicative of an episode of depression. More>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Auto & Wheels newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2011 About.com   Advertisement