Fire crews say car drivers don't hear them

To the long list of woes caused by talking on a cell phone while driving, here is a new one. In Florida, fire trucks are complaining cars are not moving out of the way fast enough, costing emergency crews valuable time when they need to rush to an emergency. "People don't stop for us. They don't hear us", says Lieutenant Joe Gugliuzza of Fire Protection and Rescue in Lee County. Rolled up windows, air conditioning, music and cell phones distract drivers, according to NBC-2.

emily | 12:03 AM | Cell Phones while driving/flying/sailing |
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