BBC Seeks input on A34, BBC upcoming programme on A34 Options

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Beeb looking for input / questions on our section of the beloved A34-

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-berkshire-38910820

[je suis Charlie]

My phone can detect when it's being carried so it doesn't switch off, how in god's name can you not design in a feature that detects when a phone is in a vehicle?

[Andy Capp]

My phone can detect when it's being carried so it doesn't switch off, how in god's name can you not design in a feature that detects when a phone is in a vehicle?

Because there is nothing wrong with using a phone in a vehicle.

[SirWilliam]

Because there us nothing wrong in using a phone in a vehicle.

I will take issue with that statement . Anything that detracts the attention of the driver needs addressing . I don't even like my wife talking while I am at the wheel , ( or at any other time for that matter ) , so someone prattling into a plastic fag packet should be discouraged .

[Andy Capp]

I will take issue with that statement . Anything that detracts the attention of the driver needs addressing . I don't even like my wife talking while I am at the wheel , ( or at any other time for that matter ) , so someone prattling into a plastic fag packet should be discouraged .

That might be the case, but, if one easily distracted, then one could also question the wisdom in providing that person a licence to drive. We might also consider whether we should have radios and taxi drivers being able to take calls while on the move.